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As global markets react to political developments and economic indicators, major U.S. indices have reached new highs, driven by optimism around potential trade deals and AI investments. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income streams, especially as some offer yields up to 5.1%, providing a cushion against market volatility and economic uncertainties.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 4.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.80% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1964 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Sinopharm Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the wholesale and retail sectors for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare products in China, with a market cap of HK$63.97 billion.
Operations: Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from pharmaceutical distribution (CN¥442.11 billion), medical devices (CN¥125.75 billion), and retail pharmacy (CN¥34.55 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Sinopharm Group's dividend profile is characterized by reliability and sustainability, with a payout ratio of 31.3% and a cash payout ratio of 16%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite trading at 62.4% below estimated fair value, recent financials show a decline in net income to CNY 5.28 billion for the first nine months of 2024. Executive board changes may impact strategy, but dividends have grown steadily over the past decade.
Japan Pulp and Paper
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited operates in the manufacture, import, export, distribution, wholesale, and sale of papers, paperboards, pulp, and paper-related products across Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥80.94 billion.
Operations: Japan Pulp and Paper's revenue segments include Domestic Wholesale at ¥207.04 billion, Overseas Wholesale at ¥265.27 billion, Paper Processing at ¥56.13 billion, Real Estate Rental at ¥4.24 billion, and Environmental Raw Materials at ¥29.68 billion.