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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by resilient labor markets, inflation concerns, and fluctuating interest rates, investors are keenly observing the economic signals that could influence market trends. With U.S. equities experiencing declines amid these uncertainties, dividend stocks may offer a compelling option for those seeking stability and income in their portfolios. A good dividend stock typically combines a history of consistent payouts with strong fundamentals, making it an attractive choice in today's choppy market environment.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.21% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2017 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage constructs and operates tunnels in France, with a market cap of €159.95 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived entirely from its Transportation Infrastructure segment, totaling €38.12 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.6%
Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage offers a dividend yield of 7.61%, placing it among the top 25% of dividend payers in France. However, its high payout ratio (123.7%) indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings, raising sustainability concerns despite being covered by cash flows at a 74.6% ratio. Dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, although they have grown overall during that period, reflecting both opportunity and risk for investors seeking income stability.
CJ
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: CJ Corporation operates globally in the food and food services, bio, logistics and retail, and entertainment and media sectors with a market cap of ₩3.17 trillion.
Operations: CJ Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Logistics & New Distribution segment at ₩18.74 billion, Food and Food Services at ₩16.62 billion, Bio at ₩9.76 billion, and Entertainment & Media at ₩5.49 billion.