3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In Your Portfolio

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As global markets continue to reach new highs, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hitting record levels, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by geopolitical developments and economic data releases. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a blend of income and potential stability, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)

7.01%

★★★★★★

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.53%

★★★★★★

Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)

3.22%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.67%

★★★★★★

Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)

7.18%

★★★★★★

Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)

4.46%

★★★★★★

Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)

3.91%

★★★★★★

FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)

6.84%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.44%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.44%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1956 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Bankinter

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

Overview: Bankinter, S.A. is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, corporate customers, and small- to medium-sized enterprises in Spain, with a market cap of €6.83 billion.

Operations: Bankinter's revenue segments include BK Portugal (€301.43 million), Corporate Banking (€1.10 billion), Bankinter Consumer Finance Group (€161.93 million), and Wealth Management and Retail Banking (€1.14 billion).

Dividend Yield: 6%

Bankinter's dividend payments are well covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 25.8%. Despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade, recent payments have increased. The bank's net income for the first nine months of 2024 rose to €731.05 million from €684.68 million last year, supporting its ability to pay dividends. However, Bankinter has a high level of bad loans at 2.3%, which could impact future payouts if not managed effectively.

BME:BKT Dividend History as at Dec 2024
BME:BKT Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Amundi

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

Overview: Amundi is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of €12.49 billion.

Operations: Amundi generates its revenue primarily from its Asset Management segment, which accounts for €6.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.5%

Amundi's dividend yield is among the top 25% in France, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 69.3% from earnings and 59.9% from cash flows. Despite this, its nine-year dividend history has been volatile. Recent Q3 results show revenue growth to €862 million and net income rising to €320 million, indicating robust financial health. Additionally, Amundi has initiated a share buyback program worth up to €1 billion, potentially enhancing shareholder value further.