Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As we step into January 2025, global markets are navigating a mixed landscape with U.S. stocks closing out a strong year despite recent volatility and economic indicators like the Chicago PMI showing signs of contraction. Amid these dynamics, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income, as they can offer resilience in uncertain market conditions and provide potential returns through regular payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.09%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.55%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.02%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.51%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	3.88%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.97%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.84%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.15%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	5.01%	★★★★★★

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Swisscom (SWX:SCMN)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Swisscom AG is a telecommunications company offering services in Switzerland, Italy, and internationally, with a market cap of CHF26.34 billion.

Operations: Swisscom AG generates revenue through several segments, including Fastweb with CHF2.63 billion, Swisscom Switzerland - Business Customers at CHF3.12 billion, Swisscom Switzerland - Residential Customers contributing CHF4.40 billion, Swisscom Switzerland - Wholesale at CHF526 million, and Swisscom Switzerland - Infrastructure & Support Functions with CHF73 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Swisscom offers a high dividend yield of 4.33%, placing it among the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 67.7% and 65.2%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite recent earnings showing slight declines in sales and net income for Q3 and nine months ending September 2024. However, its dividend growth has been stagnant over the past decade, and it carries a high level of debt.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Swisscom.
• The analysis detailed in our Swisscom valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals Manufacturing (TPEX:6509)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Taiwan Hopax Chemicals Manufacturing Co., Ltd. operates in the chemical industry, focusing on specialty chemicals and paper products, with a market cap of NT$7.64 billion.

Operations: Taiwan Hopax Chemicals Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from Office Stationery (NT$2.32 billion), Special Chemicals (NT$1.83 billion), and Precision Chemicals (NT$2.30 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Taiwan Hopax Chemicals Manufacturing's dividend yield of 3.26% is below the top quartile in Taiwan, and its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The payout ratio of 42.8% suggests earnings cover dividends well, complemented by a cash payout ratio of 57.6%. Despite recent shareholder dilution and an unstable dividend history, earnings have grown at 16.6% annually over five years, with Q3 sales rising to TWD 1.19 billion from TWD 1.15 billion year-on-year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Taiwan Hopax Chemicals Manufacturing stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Taiwan Hopax Chemicals Manufacturing shares in the market.

Chien Kuo Construction (TWSE:5515)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Chien Kuo Construction Co., Ltd. operates in the construction industry in Taiwan and China, with a market capitalization of approximately NT$5.24 billion.

Operations: Chien Kuo Construction Co., Ltd. generates revenue of NT$5.21 billion from its construction activities in Taiwan and China.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Chien Kuo Construction's recent earnings growth, with Q3 net income rising to TWD 157.73 million from TWD 78.99 million year-on-year, supports its dividend payouts. The payout ratio of 51.4% and cash payout ratio of 29.1% indicate dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, despite a historically volatile dividend history over the past decade. Trading significantly below estimated fair value, the stock offers a competitive yield in Taiwan's market but lacks consistent dividend growth or reliability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Chien Kuo Construction's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Chien Kuo Construction's share price might be too pessimistic.

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