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In a week marked by broad-based gains in major U.S. stock indexes and a drop in initial jobless claims, investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. As markets navigate these dynamics, high-yield dividend stocks can offer attractive income opportunities for investors seeking stability and potential returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 6.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.77% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1957 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Asia Paper Manufacturing
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Asia Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd is involved in the production and sale of specialized industrial paper in South Korea, with a market cap of ₩308.96 billion.
Operations: Asia Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd generates its revenue through the production and sale of specialized industrial paper in South Korea.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Asia Paper Manufacturing's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the Korean market, supported by a low payout ratio of 43.3%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. However, its dividend history is unstable with volatility over the past five years. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to KRW 6.20 billion for Q3 2024 from KRW 20.61 billion last year, impacting profit margins and potentially affecting future dividend stability.
KPX Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: KPX Holdings Co., Ltd. operates through its subsidiaries to manufacture and sell chemical products, with a market cap of approximately ₩216.22 billion.
Operations: KPX Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its subsidiaries by producing and distributing chemical products.
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
KPX Holdings offers a high dividend yield in the Korean market, with strong coverage by earnings and cash flows, indicated by a payout ratio of 23.7% and cash payout ratio of 19.3%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility over the past five years. Recent earnings results show a shift from net income to a net loss for Q3 2024, which might impact future dividend stability despite revenue growth to KRW 4.96 billion.