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As global markets show signs of recovery with U.S. indexes approaching record highs and a strong labor market driving positive sentiment, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income-generating options like dividend stocks. In the current economic climate, characterized by broad-based gains and geopolitical uncertainties, selecting dividend stocks that offer reliable payouts can be an effective strategy for those seeking steady returns amidst market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1958 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
HEXPOL
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: HEXPOL AB (publ) develops, manufactures, and sells various polymer compounds and engineered products across Sweden, Europe, the Americas, and Asia with a market cap of approximately SEK36.92 billion.
Operations: HEXPOL AB's revenue is primarily generated from its HEXPOL Compounding segment, which accounts for SEK19.70 billion, and its HEXPOL Engineered Products segment, contributing SEK1.61 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
HEXPOL offers a stable dividend profile with consistent payments over the past decade, supported by a manageable payout ratio of 58% from earnings and 62.7% from cash flows. Despite a lower yield of 3.73% compared to top-tier Swedish dividend payers, its dividends are reliable with historical growth and minimal volatility. Recent financials show decreased sales and earnings due to macroeconomic factors, but the company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities for future growth.
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Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of HEXPOL.
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Our valuation report here indicates HEXPOL may be undervalued.
Arab National Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Arab National Bank offers a range of banking products and services in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, with a market cap of SAR39.80 billion.
Operations: Arab National Bank's revenue is primarily derived from its Corporate Banking segment at SAR6.56 billion, followed by Retail Banking at SAR2.15 billion, and Investment and Brokerage Services contributing SAR499.79 million.