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As global markets grapple with uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies and fluctuating interest rate expectations, investors are seeking stability in dividend stocks. Amidst this backdrop, selecting dividend stocks that offer reliable yields can provide a steady income stream and potentially cushion against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Petrol d.d (LJSE:PETG) | 5.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1976 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Bank of Ireland Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bank of Ireland Group plc offers a range of banking and financial products and services, with a market cap of approximately €8.77 billion.
Operations: Bank of Ireland Group plc's revenue segments include Retail UK (€577 million), Retail Ireland (€1.59 billion), Wealth and Insurance (€341 million), and Corporate and Commercial (€1.64 billion).
Dividend Yield: 7.9%
Bank of Ireland Group's dividend yield is notably high, ranking in the top 25% of Irish market payers. However, its dividend history is less stable, with payments being volatile over the past seven years. The payout ratio suggests dividends are currently covered by earnings and forecasted to remain so in three years. Despite recent earnings growth, the company faces challenges with a high level of bad loans and a volatile share price.
Bertrandt
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bertrandt Aktiengesellschaft provides engineering services and has a market cap of €162.70 million.
Operations: Bertrandt Aktiengesellschaft generates revenue through three main segments: Digital Engineering (€640.06 million), Physical Engineering (€253.89 million), and Electrical Systems/Electronics (€409.76 million).
Dividend Yield: 7.1%
Bertrandt's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Germany, supported by a cash payout ratio of 26.8%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows. However, its dividend history is unstable and has declined over the past decade. Despite trading significantly below estimated fair value and being added to the S&P Global BMI Index, profit margins have decreased from last year. Earnings cover dividends with a reasonable payout ratio of 71.1%, but volatility remains a concern for investors seeking reliability.