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In a week marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainty, global markets experienced notable declines, with U.S. stocks facing broad-based losses despite a late-week rally. As investors navigate these turbulent times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking consistent returns amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1956 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENTLtd
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd. offers consulting services for parking lots both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥68.62 billion.
Operations: NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Parking Lot Business at ¥17.48 billion, followed by the Ski Resort Business at ¥8.59 billion and the Theme Park Business at ¥7.04 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 3.26%, which is below the top quartile in Japan, yet it has maintained stable and reliable dividend payments over the past decade with consistent growth. Despite a low payout ratio of 34.2%, indicating earnings coverage, its high cash payout ratio (344.3%) suggests dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, posing sustainability concerns for income-focused investors.
Tripod Technology
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Tripod Technology Corporation processes, manufactures, and sells printed circuit boards and related components across several countries including Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and internationally with a market cap of NT$104.07 billion.
Operations: Tripod Technology Corporation generates its revenue primarily from the Printed Circuit Board segment, which accounts for NT$63.31 billion.