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As global markets continue to navigate a landscape of accelerating U.S. inflation and volatile Treasury yields, major stock indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are nearing record highs, reflecting investor optimism amid economic uncertainties. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking to balance growth with reliable returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618) | 8.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.54% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1983 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
SKY Network Television
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SKY Network Television Limited is an entertainment company offering sport and entertainment media services, as well as telecommunications services, in New Zealand and internationally, with a market cap of NZ$357.96 million.
Operations: SKY Network Television Limited generates revenue through several segments, including Sky Box Subscriptions (NZ$498.67 million), Streaming Subscriptions (NZ$110.39 million), Commercial Revenue (NZ$54.55 million), Advertising (NZ$53.60 million), and Broadband Subscriptions (NZ$27.51 million).
Dividend Yield: 7.2%
SKY Network Television's dividend payments are covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 55.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 51.9%), indicating sustainability in the short term. However, dividends have been volatile and declining over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. Despite these challenges, SKT offers a high dividend yield of 7.17%, placing it among the top 25% of New Zealand market payers, while trading below estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation.
Spark New Zealand
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Spark New Zealand Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers telecommunications and digital services in New Zealand and has a market cap of NZ$5.40 billion.