Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate the early days of President Trump's administration, U.S. stocks are reaching new heights, buoyed by optimism around potential trade deals and AI investments. Amid this backdrop of economic activity and political developments, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for investors seeking stability and income in a fluctuating market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.27%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.48%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.41%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.44%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.45%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.54%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.88%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1979 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Asia Paper Manufacturing (KOSE:A002310)

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

Overview: Asia Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd specializes in producing and selling industrial paper in South Korea, with a market cap of ₩304.08 billion.

Operations: Asia Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd generates its revenue from the production and sale of specialized industrial paper in South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

Asia Paper Manufacturing offers a dividend yield of 6.36%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Korean market. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 43.3% and 59.2%, respectively, although the company has an unstable track record over five years with volatility exceeding a 20% drop annually. Recent buyback activity aims to stabilize stock price and enhance shareholder value amidst declining profit margins from last year.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Asia Paper Manufacturing.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Asia Paper Manufacturing is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

WITS (TPEX:4953)

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

Overview: WITS Corp., along with its subsidiaries, provides information technology services across Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, the United States, and other international markets with a market capitalization of NT$7.66 billion.

Operations: WITS Corp.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Computer Services segment, which generated NT$9.99 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

WITS Corp. provides a dividend yield of 4.72%, ranking in the top 25% of TW market payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratios at 62.5% and 66.9%). Despite only nine years of payments, dividends have grown steadily with minimal volatility. The stock trades at good value, though recent earnings show decreased net income despite increased sales, highlighting potential challenges amidst high share price volatility over the past three months.

• Dive into the specifics of WITS here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates WITS may be undervalued.

GeoVision (TWSE:3356)

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

Overview: GeoVision Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital and networked video surveillance company globally, with a market cap of approximately NT$3.98 billion.

Operations: GeoVision Inc.'s revenue is derived from several regions, with NT$591.95 million from Taiwan, NT$888.11 million from the United States, and NT$186.72 million from the Czech Republic.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

GeoVision offers a dividend yield of 5.82%, placing it in the top 25% of TW market payers, with dividends covered by earnings (54% payout ratio) and cash flows (76.4% cash payout ratio). Despite high-quality earnings, its dividend track record is unstable and has been volatile over the past decade. Recent reports show decreased quarterly net income to TWD 13.28 million from TWD 30.31 million, though nine-month net income increased significantly to TWD 450.78 million.

• Click here to discover the nuances of GeoVision with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that GeoVision is trading beyond its estimated value.

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