As global markets navigate a complex landscape of rising inflation and fluctuating interest rates, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, buoyed by optimism over trade negotiations and robust earnings reports. In this environment, dividend stocks yielding over 4.1% offer a compelling option for investors seeking both income and potential growth, as they provide regular payouts that can help offset market volatility while contributing to long-term portfolio stability.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)
5.87%
★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)
3.92%
★★★★★★
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)
8.33%
★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)
7.51%
★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
4.90%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
3.99%
★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)
5.23%
★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)
4.60%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Korean Reinsurance Company is a reinsurance firm offering life and non-life reinsurance products both in Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.44 trillion.
Operations: Korean Reinsurance Company's revenue segment consists entirely of reinsurance, generating ₩4.37 trillion.
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
Korean Reinsurance offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.4%, ranking in the top 25% of KR market payers. Its dividends are well-covered, with a cash payout ratio of 5.3% and earnings payout at 28.1%, ensuring sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing, indicating reliability despite large one-off items affecting earnings quality. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal to dividend investors.
Overview: United Overseas Bank Limited, with a market cap of SGD64.54 billion, operates globally by offering a range of banking products and services through its subsidiaries.
Operations: United Overseas Bank Limited generates revenue through various segments, including Group Retail at SGD4.56 billion, Group Wholesale Banking at SGD5.12 billion, and Global Markets at SGD1.34 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
United Overseas Bank's dividend yield of 4.56% is below the top tier in Singapore, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 49.8%. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, the bank's earnings have grown steadily at 11.4% annually over five years and are forecasted to continue growing. The bank trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, which may interest investors seeking potential value alongside dividend income.
Overview: Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd. offers security services in Taiwan and has a market cap of NT$55.21 billion.
Operations: Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include NT$1.79 billion from Restaurant Services, NT$1.09 billion from the Logistics Department, NT$1.62 billion from the Banknote Service Department, NT$2.62 billion from the Stay in Security Department, and NT$7.61 billion from the Electronic Systems Department.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Taiwan Secom's dividend yield of 4.18% is slightly below the top tier in Taiwan, and its dividends are not well covered by free cash flows with a high cash payout ratio of 141.8%. The company's earnings have grown by 8.9% over the past year, supporting its current payout ratio of 81.8%. Dividends have been stable and reliable over the last decade, though they remain low compared to top payers in the market.
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Companies discussed in this article include KOSE:A003690 SGX:U11 and TWSE:9917.
