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As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities declining amid inflation concerns and political uncertainty, investors are seeking stability in the face of fluctuating indices and economic data. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of reliability through consistent income streams, making them an attractive option for those looking to weather market volatility while potentially benefiting from steady yields.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 4.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.93% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1999 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
China Construction Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: China Construction Bank Corporation provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals and corporate clients both in the People's Republic of China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately HK$1.53 trillion.
Operations: China Construction Bank Corporation generates revenue through its diverse offerings of banking and financial services tailored to both individual and corporate clients within China and across international markets.
Dividend Yield: 6.9%
China Construction Bank offers a stable dividend profile, with dividends consistently paid and increased over the past decade. The current payout ratio of 45.9% indicates sustainability, and future projections suggest further coverage improvement to 30.5%. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the dividend yield of 6.85% is below top-tier payers in Hong Kong. Recent events include interim dividends and executive changes, but these have not disrupted its reliable dividend payments.
Wuchan Zhongda GroupLtd
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Wuchan Zhongda Group Co., Ltd. operates as a provider of bulk commodity supply chain integration services both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥24.51 billion.