Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As we step into January 2025, global markets present a mixed picture with U.S. stocks closing out a strong year despite some recent volatility and economic indicators like the Chicago PMI signaling potential challenges ahead. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive consideration for those navigating uncertain market conditions.

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)	4.99%	★★★★★★

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Soft-World International (TPEX:5478)

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

Overview: Soft-World International Corporation develops, operates, and distributes games in Taiwan and China with a market cap of NT$18.88 billion.

Operations: Soft-World International's revenue segments include NT$963.57 million from Yifan, NT$429.46 million from Chinese Gamer International, NT$473.21 million from Xinganxian and Zhifandi, NT$1.44 billion from Neweb Technologies Co., Ltd., and NT$3.37 billion from Soft-World and Soft-World (Hong Kong).

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Soft-World International's dividend yield of 7.17% ranks in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 112.5%, indicating dividends exceed earnings coverage. While cash flows cover the dividend with a cash payout ratio of 78.6%, past payments have been volatile and unreliable over the last decade. Recent earnings growth suggests potential stability improvements, but shareholder dilution remains a concern for long-term value retention.

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• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Soft-World International's current price could be quite moderate.

Omni-Plus System (TSE:7699)

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

Overview: Omni-Plus System Limited manufactures and distributes commodity and engineering plastics in Singapore and internationally, with a market cap of ¥16.38 billion.

Operations: Omni-Plus System Limited's revenue is primarily derived from its Engineering Polymer Business, which generated $352.70 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Omni-Plus System's dividend yield of 5.5% places it among the top 25% in Japan, supported by a low payout ratio of 32.3%, indicating strong earnings coverage. Its cash payout ratio of 35.4% further underscores sustainable dividends, though the company has only a brief three-year history of payouts. Despite recent earnings growth and increased sales to US$198.26 million for six months ending September 2024, share price volatility remains a concern for investors seeking stability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Omni-Plus System's dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Omni-Plus System valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Ya Horng Electronic (TWSE:6201)

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

Overview: Ya Horng Electronic Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of audio products, household appliances, and healthcare products with operations in Taiwan, the United States, Japan, France, and internationally; it has a market cap of NT$5.09 billion.

Operations: Ya Horng Electronic Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include NT$3.32 billion from Taiwan's Operational Headquarters and NT$1.37 billion from Production Factories in China and Southeast Asia.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

Ya Horng Electronic's dividend yield of 6.83% ranks in the top 25% of the Taiwan market, with a payout ratio of 89.2%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings but may be less sustainable long-term due to volatility and an unstable track record over the past decade. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, recent earnings show a slight decline, with Q3 sales at TWD 925.76 million and net income at TWD 109.33 million.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Ya Horng Electronic with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Ya Horng Electronic's shares may be trading at a discount.

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