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As global markets navigate a mixed start to the new year, with U.S. stocks closing out a strong 2024 despite recent volatility and economic indicators showing varied signals, investors are increasingly looking towards stable income sources amid uncertainty. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer appealing opportunities for consistent returns, as they provide regular income streams that can help balance market fluctuations and economic shifts.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.41% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.35% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.89% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.07% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1981 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Bankinter
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Bankinter, S.A. is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, corporate customers, and small- to medium-sized enterprises in Spain, with a market cap of €6.92 billion.
Operations: Bankinter, S.A. generates revenue through several segments: BK Portugal (€301.43 million), Corporate Banking (€1.10 billion), Bankinter Consumer Finance Group (€161.93 million), and Commercial Retail and Private Banking (€1.14 billion).
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Bankinter's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a high level of bad loans at 2.3% and a low allowance for them at 69%. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 25.8%, forecast to rise to 51.5% in three years. Trading below estimated fair value, Bankinter offers a strong yield in Spain's top quarter but lacks reliability due to its unstable dividend history.
Genting Singapore
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Genting Singapore Limited is an investment holding company focused on the construction, development, and operation of integrated resort destinations in Asia, with a market cap of SGD9.36 billion.
Operations: Genting Singapore Limited generates its revenue from the development and operation of integrated resort destinations in Asia.