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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 6.2%

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As global markets grapple with cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst the volatility. With U.S. stocks experiencing broad-based declines and concerns over future rate cuts, dividend stocks offer a potential source of reliable income, appealing to those looking for steady returns in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.23%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.28%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.78%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.11%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.28%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.53%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.34%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)3.90%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.28%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)5.22%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1957 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Security Bank (PSE:SECB)

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

Overview: Security Bank Corporation, with a market cap of ₱66.31 billion, offers banking and financial products and services to wholesale and retail clients in the Philippines through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Security Bank's revenue segments include Retail Banking at ₱2.86 billion, Business Banking at ₱1.56 billion, and Wholesale Banking at ₱7.61 billion, while Financial Markets reported a negative contribution of -₱0.53 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Security Bank Corporation's recent earnings report showed an increase in net interest income and net income, supporting its ability to cover dividends with a low payout ratio of 22.6%. Despite a PHP 1.50 per share cash dividend declaration, the bank's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The stock trades below estimated fair value but offers a lower yield compared to top-tier Philippine dividend payers, while maintaining high non-performing loans at 3.4%.

PSE:SECB Dividend History as at Dec 2024
PSE:SECB Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Mildef Crete (TPEX:3213)

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

Overview: Mildef Crete Inc. is engaged in the research, design, manufacturing, sale, import, and export of computer software, hardware, and components across Taiwan and various international markets with a market cap of NT$5.04 billion.

Operations: Mildef Crete Inc.'s revenue segment includes NT$2.96 billion from computer hardware.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Mildef Crete's recent earnings report highlights a decline in sales and net income for the third quarter, though nine-month figures show improved net income. Despite a top-tier dividend yield of 6.29% in the Taiwanese market, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with payments not well covered by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 112.5%. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value.

TPEX:3213 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
TPEX:3213 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Quanta Computer (TWSE:2382)

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

Overview: Quanta Computer Inc. is a global manufacturer and seller of notebook computers, with operations spanning Asia, the Americas, Europe, and other international markets, and has a market cap of approximately NT$1.11 trillion.

Operations: Quanta Computer Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its Electronics Sector, which generated NT$2.78 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Quanta Computer's earnings growth and stable dividend history over the past decade make it noteworthy for dividend investors, despite its 3.11% yield being lower than top-tier payers in Taiwan. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings but not by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, Quanta presents potential value opportunities, though investors should weigh the lack of free cash flow coverage against its reliable payout record.

TWSE:2382 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
TWSE:2382 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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