Septeni Holdings And 2 More Top Dividend Stocks For Income Growth

As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies, investors are closely watching sector performances and inflation trends. With interest rates remaining a focal point and economic indicators showing mixed signals, dividend stocks emerge as a compelling option for those seeking income growth amidst market volatility. In this context, identifying stocks with strong dividend yields and stable financials can offer a reliable income stream while potentially benefiting from favorable policy shifts or economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.52%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.16%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.61%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.09%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.47%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.43%	★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)	3.89%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.56%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.43%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.55%	★★★★★★

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Septeni Holdings (TSE:4293)

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

Overview: Septeni Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the digital marketing and media platform sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥88.57 billion.

Operations: Septeni Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its subsidiaries by engaging in digital marketing and media platform businesses across Japan and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

Septeni Holdings' dividend yield of 7.34% ranks in the top 25% of Japanese market payers, yet it faces sustainability challenges due to high cash payout ratios and volatile past payments. Despite trading below estimated fair value and projected earnings growth of 16.62%, recent guidance revisions highlight revenue shortfalls and profit declines, indicating potential pressure on future dividends. The company's efforts to control costs and strengthen its Digital Marketing Business may support long-term growth, but dividend reliability remains uncertain.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Septeni Holdings.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Septeni Holdings shares in the market.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (TSE:9101)

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

Overview: Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha operates globally, offering a range of logistics services, and has a market capitalization of ¥2.22 trillion.

Operations: Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha generates revenue from diverse logistics services across the globe.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's dividend yield of 5.22% places it among the top 25% in Japan, yet its dividends have been volatile and are not well covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 181.1%. Despite recent increases in quarterly dividends to ¥130 per share and a low P/E ratio of 5.8x, revised earnings guidance indicates potential profitability challenges that could impact future dividend sustainability.

• Take a closer look at Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is trading behind its estimated value.

Mayer Steel Pipe (TWSE:2020)

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

Overview: Mayer Steel Pipe Corporation processes and sells steel pipes, plates, and other metal products in Taiwan with a market cap of NT$7.57 billion.

Operations: Mayer Steel Pipe Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Steel Department, which accounts for NT$5.88 billion, with additional contributions from its Hotel Services Department at NT$200.70 million and Property Investment Department at NT$26.28 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Mayer Steel Pipe offers a dividend yield of 5.88%, ranking in the top 25% of dividend payers in Taiwan, supported by a low P/E ratio of 5.8x. Dividends are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 33.8%, though cash flow coverage is tighter at 71.1%. However, its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with significant fluctuations affecting sustainability despite recent earnings growth.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Mayer Steel Pipe with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Mayer Steel Pipe implies its share price may be too high.

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