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As global markets react to rising U.S. Treasury yields and a cautious economic outlook, investors are increasingly seeking stable income sources amidst volatility. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable stream of income, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance their portfolios with steady returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) | 3.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Innotech (TSE:9880) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SBSI) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2040 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: National General Insurance Co. (P.J.S.C.) operates in the United Arab Emirates, providing life and general insurance as well as reinsurance products, with a market cap of AED758.77 million.
Operations: National General Insurance Co. (P.J.S.C.) generates its revenue from two main segments: AED891.97 million from insurance and AED99.84 million from investments.
Dividend Yield: 6.9%
National General Insurance offers a dividend yield of 6.92%, placing it in the top 25% of the AE market, though it's not well covered by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 374.1%. Despite earnings growth and a low payout ratio of 28.2%, dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings reports show significant profit growth, with net income reaching AED 80.85 million for six months ending June 2024.
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Take a closer look at National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)'s potential here in our dividend report.
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Our valuation report here indicates National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) may be overvalued.
China Resources Land
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: China Resources Land Limited is an investment holding company involved in the investment, development, management, and sale of properties in the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of approximately HK$184.33 billion.
Operations: China Resources Land Limited generates revenue primarily from its development property business (CN¥216.89 billion), followed by its investment property business (CN¥23.92 billion), eco-system elementary business (CN¥15.66 billion), and asset-light management business (CN¥14.74 billion).