3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 5.9%

As global markets navigate a mixed start to the new year, with U.S. stocks experiencing fluctuations and economic indicators like the Chicago PMI signaling contraction, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid uncertainty. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of income and potential for steady returns, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance their portfolios against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.13%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.49%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.49%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.00%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.02%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.01%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.81%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.94%	★★★★★★

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Cuckoo Holdings (KOSE:A192400)

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

Overview: Cuckoo Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell electric heaters and daily necessities in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ₩696.16 billion.

Operations: Cuckoo Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Electric Heating Appliances segment, which accounts for approximately ₩810.25 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Cuckoo Holdings offers a compelling dividend profile with its 4.89% yield, ranking in the top 25% of Korean market payers. The dividends are well-supported by a low payout ratio of 27% and a cash payout ratio of 50.2%. Although dividends have been stable and growing for five years, their reliability is limited by the company's shorter history of payments. With earnings growth at 21.1% last year, financial fundamentals appear strong for sustaining payouts.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Cuckoo Holdings implies its share price may be too high.

Jiangsu Huachang Chemical (SZSE:002274)

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

Overview: Jiangsu Huachang Chemical Co., Ltd operates in China, producing and selling agrochemicals, basic chemicals, fine chemicals, and biochemical products with a market capitalization of CN¥7.28 billion.

Operations: Jiangsu Huachang Chemical Co., Ltd generates revenue through its production and sale of agrochemicals, basic chemicals, fine chemicals, and biochemical products in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Jiangsu Huachang Chemical's dividend yield of 3.92% places it among the top quarter of Chinese market payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 36.2% and a cash payout ratio of 71.3%. While dividends have been stable and growing, they have only been paid for nine years. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to CNY 529.99 million for the first nine months of 2024, reinforces its capacity to sustain payouts.

• Take a closer look at Jiangsu Huachang Chemical's potential here in our dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Jiangsu Huachang Chemical's current price could be inflated.

Unitech Computer (TWSE:2414)

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

Overview: Unitech Computer Co., Ltd. operates in the information technology product channel business across Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania with a market cap of NT$5.90 billion.

Operations: Unitech Computer Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the Information Access Business Segment, contributing NT$20.54 billion, and the Automatic Identification of Data Collection Product Sector, which adds NT$2.37 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Unitech Computer's dividend yield of 5.99% ranks it in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, but sustainability is a concern due to a high cash payout ratio of 6786.6%. Although dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, they are not well covered by free cash flows. Recent earnings growth, with Q3 net income rising to TWD 128.07 million from TWD 102.01 million last year, provides some support for continued payouts.

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• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Unitech Computer's share price might be too pessimistic.

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