3 Leading Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 5.5% Yield

Amid global market fluctuations driven by tariff uncertainties and mixed economic data, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In this environment, a good dividend stock can offer consistent income and potential resilience against market volatility, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance risk and reward.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.54%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.60%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.12%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.20%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.83%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.51%	★★★★★★
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)	4.51%	★★★★★★

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Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC)

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

Overview: Dubai Investments PJSC operates in property, investment, manufacturing, contracting, and services sectors both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market cap of AED9.35 billion.

Operations: Dubai Investments PJSC generates revenue from three primary segments: Property (AED2.21 billion), Manufacturing, Contracting and Services (AED1.24 billion), and Investments (AED330.77 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Dubai Investments PJSC offers a dividend payout covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 55.1% and 52.6%, respectively. Despite a history of volatile dividends over the past decade, the company has managed to increase its dividend payments during this period. However, its current yield of 5.53% is below the top quartile in the AE market. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 10x suggests it may be undervalued compared to peers at 13.3x.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Dubai Investments PJSC is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Hanwha Life Insurance (KOSE:A088350)

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

Overview: Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd. offers a range of insurance products to both individual and corporate clients across South Korea, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and other international markets, with a market cap of ₩1.89 trillion.

Operations: Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include ₩20.36 trillion from Insurance, ₩2.03 trillion from Certificate, ₩2.69 trillion from Non-financial services, and ₩206.63 billion from Other Finance.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Hanwha Life Insurance's dividend yield of 5.55% places it in the top quartile among KR market peers, supported by a low payout ratio of 20.7% and a cash payout ratio of just 2.2%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Although dividends have been stable and growing, they have only been paid for five years. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal as a dividend investment option.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Hanwha Life Insurance's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Hanwha Life Insurance is trading behind its estimated value.

Taiwan Navigation (TWSE:2617)

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

Overview: Taiwan Navigation Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers shipping services in Taiwan and has a market cap of NT$12.18 billion.

Operations: Taiwan Navigation Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from Cargo Transportation and Shipping Agency services, amounting to NT$4.38 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Taiwan Navigation's dividend yield of 5.27% ranks in the top quartile of the TW market, but it's not well covered by free cash flows, despite a reasonable payout ratio of 54.4%. The company's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with periods of significant drops. Recent earnings reports show declining net income and profit margins compared to last year, which may impact future dividend sustainability and reliability amid ongoing executive changes.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Taiwan Navigation.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Taiwan Navigation shares in the market.

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