Top Asian Dividend Stocks For July 2025

As Asia's markets navigate a landscape marked by trade deals and tariff negotiations, investors are keenly observing the region's economic resilience amidst global uncertainties. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Mitsui Mining & Smelting (TSE:5706)

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

Overview: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacture and sale of nonferrous metal products both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥342.52 billion.

Operations: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. generates revenue from several segments, including Metals (¥294.82 billion), Mobility (¥204.91 billion), and Engineered Materials (¥153.45 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Mitsui Mining & Smelting's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, and despite a low payout ratio of 14.6%, their dividend reliability remains questionable. Recent developments include a progressive dividend policy aiming for a DOE of 3.5%. The company announced increased dividends with JPY 90 per share for fiscal year-end March 2025 and guidance of JPY 95 per share for March 2026, reflecting efforts to enhance shareholder returns amidst fluctuating earnings projections.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Mitsui Mining & Smelting stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Mitsui Mining & Smelting's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Maezawa Kasei Industries (TSE:7925)

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

Overview: Maezawa Kasei Industries Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and sale of water and sewerage related products, as well as environmental equipment, with a market cap of ¥29.08 billion.

Operations: Maezawa Kasei Industries Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its Piping Materials segment, which accounts for ¥21.76 billion, as well as from Various Plastic Molding Fields and Water/Environmental Engineering segments, contributing ¥1.10 billion and ¥1.47 billion respectively.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Maezawa Kasei Industries' dividend yield of 3.57% is below the top quartile in Japan, with a high cash payout ratio of 108.3%, indicating dividends are not well-covered by free cash flow. However, its reasonable earnings payout ratio of 59.7% suggests coverage by profits. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with recent increases to JPY 39 per share for fiscal year-end March 2025 and guidance for JPY 35 per share in fiscal year ending March 2026 under their SHIFT 2026 plan targeting a minimum annual dividend of JPY 50 per share over three years.

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

Lite-On Technology (TWSE:2301)

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

Overview: Lite-On Technology Corporation, with a market cap of NT$280.53 billion, is involved in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of modules and system solutions through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Lite-On Technology Corporation's revenue is segmented into the Optoelectronic Department at NT$28.54 billion, Cloud and Internet of Things Department at NT$56.23 billion, and Information and Consumer Electronics Sector at NT$61.81 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Lite-On Technology's dividend yield of 3.61% is below the top quartile in Taiwan, with a payout ratio of 79.3%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite no interim dividend for Q1 2025, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent share buybacks totaling TWD 2.30 billion may signal confidence in financial health amidst leadership changes, including a new COO and Compensation Committee members as of May 2025.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Lite-On Technology.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Lite-On Technology's current price could be inflated.

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