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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by political shifts and economic data releases, major U.S. stock indexes have shown mixed results, with growth stocks leading the charge while value-oriented sectors like energy and utilities lag behind. Amidst this backdrop of economic unpredictability, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability through consistent income streams, making them an attractive option in times of market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 3.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.32% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.81% | ★★★★★★ |
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Zhejiang Expressway
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. is an investment holding company that constructs, operates, maintains, and manages roads in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$32.19 billion.
Operations: Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through the construction, operation, maintenance, and management of roads in China.
Dividend Yield: 6.4%
Zhejiang Expressway's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, though not well-covered by cash flows. The company's payout ratio of 34.7% suggests dividends are sustainable from earnings, despite a high cash payout ratio of 139%. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.5x, it offers good value relative to the Hong Kong market average. Recent earnings showed slight revenue decline but increased net income year-on-year, highlighting operational resilience amidst challenges.
King Chou Marine Technology
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: King Chou Marine Technology Co., Ltd. operates globally under the King Net brand, focusing on the manufacturing, processing, exporting, and importing of fishing nets for marine industries with a market cap of NT$3.52 billion.
Operations: King Chou Marine Technology Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include contributions of NT$2.13 billion from Chin Chou, NT$455.15 million from Kunshan King Chou, and NT$830.91 million from Vietnam King Chou.