Three Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

In recent weeks, global markets have experienced volatility, with U.S. stocks declining amid cautious Federal Reserve commentary and looming government shutdown fears. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential in uncertain economic environments. As investors navigate this landscape, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories may provide a reliable source of returns amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.49%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.96%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.24%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.32%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.28%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.87%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.04%	★★★★★★
Shaanxi International TrustLtd (SZSE:000563)	3.16%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.73%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.53%	★★★★★☆

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Boai NKY Medical Holdings (SZSE:300109)

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

Overview: Boai NKY Medical Holdings Ltd. operates in the fine chemical and medical care sectors both in China and globally, with a market capitalization of CN¥8.15 billion.

Operations: Boai NKY Medical Holdings Ltd. generates revenue from its fine chemical and medical care operations, serving both domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Boai NKY Medical Holdings has a dividend yield of 3.97%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Chinese market. However, its dividends are not well-covered by free cash flow, with a high cash payout ratio of 258.4%. Earnings coverage is also strained, despite a current payout ratio of 77%. The company's share price has been volatile recently and dividends have been unreliable over the past decade.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Boai NKY Medical Holdings' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Boai NKY Medical Holdings' share price might be too optimistic.

Nippo (TSE:9913)

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

Overview: Nippo Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of industrial materials and plastic molded products both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥18.83 billion.

Operations: Nippo Ltd.'s revenue segments comprise Mobility at ¥16.69 billion, Electronics at ¥20.52 billion, and Medical/Precision Equipment at ¥6.80 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Nippo's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 48.4% and 53.5%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, the dividend yield of 3.64% is below the top quartile in Japan's market, and payments have been volatile over the past decade despite overall growth. This volatility suggests an unstable track record for reliability in dividend distribution, which may concern investors seeking consistent income streams.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Nippo's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Nippo is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Emerging Display Technologies (TWSE:3038)

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

Overview: Emerging Display Technologies Corp. manufactures and markets capacitive touch panels and liquid crystal displays (LCD) across Taiwan, Europe, the United States, and other international regions, with a market cap of NT$3.89 billion.

Operations: Emerging Display Technologies Corp.'s revenue segments include NT$1.31 billion from the Americas Business Unit, NT$3.66 billion from the Taiwan Regional Division, and NT$433.08 million from the Mainland District Business Unit.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Emerging Display Technologies offers a high and reliable dividend yield of 6.12%, ranking in the top 25% of Taiwan's market. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 69.8% and 62%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. Despite stable dividend growth over the past decade, recent financial results show declining sales and net income, which may affect future payouts if trends persist.

• Take a closer look at Emerging Display Technologies' potential here in our dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Emerging Display Technologies' share price might be on the cheaper side.

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Curious About Other Options?

• Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention.
• Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management.
• Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value.

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