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As global markets navigate a period of heightened inflation and interest rate expectations, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, with growth stocks outpacing value shares. In this environment of economic uncertainty and market volatility, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability through regular income streams while potentially benefiting from capital appreciation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1976 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
China Master Logistics
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: China Master Logistics Co., Ltd. is an integrated logistics company in China with a market cap of CN¥3.50 billion.
Operations: China Master Logistics Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations as an integrated logistics company in China.
Dividend Yield: 5%
China Master Logistics, with a dividend yield of 4.95%, ranks in the top 25% of CN market payers. Its dividends are covered by earnings (68.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (72.7% cash payout ratio). However, its five-year dividend history shows volatility and declining payments, raising concerns about reliability. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, the unstable dividend track record may deter some investors seeking consistent income streams.
Goldcard Smart Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Goldcard Smart Group Co., Ltd. is a utility digitalization solution provider specializing in smart gas, smart water, and hydrogen metering in China, with a market cap of CN¥5.71 billion.
Operations: Goldcard Smart Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations in smart gas, smart water, and hydrogen metering solutions within China.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
Goldcard Smart Group offers a dividend yield of 3.64%, placing it among the top 25% in the CN market. Despite a low payout ratio of 50%, dividends are not covered by free cash flows, indicating potential sustainability issues. The company's dividend history shows volatility over the past decade, though payments have increased overall. Trading at a favorable P/E ratio of 14x compared to the market, recent board changes may influence future strategies and stability.