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As global markets navigate a mixed economic landscape, with U.S. consumer confidence declining and European stocks experiencing modest gains, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income-generating opportunities like dividend stocks. In this environment of fluctuating indices and economic indicators, identifying leading dividend stocks that offer attractive yields can provide a reliable source of returns while potentially mitigating some market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.68% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1943 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
illimity Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: illimity Bank S.p.A. operates in Italy, offering private banking, investment, and trading services with a market cap of €272.95 million.
Operations: illimity Bank S.p.A. generates revenue through its Corporate Banking (€82.60 million), Specialised Credit (€62.20 million), Investment Banking (€15.70 million), and B-Ilty (€15.60 million) segments, while its Digital segment reported a negative contribution of -€44.20 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.6%
illimity Bank's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Italy, with a payout ratio of 34.5%, indicating well-covered dividends. However, it has only paid dividends for two years, raising concerns about long-term reliability. The bank's high level of non-performing loans (13.9%) and recent decline in net income may impact future payouts despite current coverage forecasts being favorable at a 19.8% payout ratio in three years.
Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Ltd. operates in the motor systems business in China and has a market capitalization of CN¥14.69 billion.
Operations: Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its motor systems business in China.