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In the wake of a significant political shift in the U.S., global markets have been buoyed by optimism around potential growth and tax reforms, with major indices like the S&P 500 reaching record highs. As investors navigate this evolving landscape, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking income stability amid market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.49% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1952 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
KBC Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: KBC Group NV offers integrated bank-insurance services targeting retail, private banking, small and medium-sized enterprises, and mid-cap clients, with a market cap of €27.75 billion.
Operations: KBC Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Belgium Business segment (€6.39 billion), followed by the Czech Republic Business (€2.29 billion), and International Markets including Hungary (€1.13 billion), Bulgaria (€791 million), and Slovakia (€486 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
KBC Group's dividend payments have grown over the past decade, yet they remain volatile and somewhat unreliable. The current payout ratio of 57.8% indicates dividends are covered by earnings, with forecasts suggesting continued coverage in three years at a 61.2% payout ratio. KBC trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value but has a high level of bad loans (2.2%). Recent earnings showed stable net interest income but declining net income year-over-year for nine months ending September 2024.
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Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in KBC Group's dividend report.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that KBC Group's current price could be quite moderate.
Subaru
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Subaru Corporation manufactures and sells automobiles and aerospace products across Japan, Asia, North America, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of ¥1.81 trillion.
Operations: Subaru Corporation generates revenue from its automotive and aerospace product segments, serving markets in Japan, Asia, North America, Europe, and globally.