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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst fluctuating indices. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option for those looking to balance risk with steady income, particularly when market volatility prompts a search for more predictable returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.84% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 1959 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
United Bankers Oyj
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: United Bankers Oyj is a Finnish company that offers investment products and services, with a market cap of €196.83 million.
Operations: United Bankers Oyj generates its revenue primarily from Wealth Management (€56.90 million) and Capital Market Services (€1.38 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
United Bankers Oyj's dividend payments are covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 59.1%, and cash flows, at 41.1%. However, the dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade despite some growth. The current yield of 5.41% is lower than top Finnish dividend payers. Trading below estimated fair value by 24.3%, it faces an expected earnings decline of 3.4% annually for three years ahead amidst recent executive changes with John Ojanperä as CEO from November 2024.
Okura Industrial
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Okura Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells polyethylene and polypropylene products in Japan, with a market cap of ¥36.11 billion.
Operations: Okura Industrial Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Synthetic Resin Business, which contributes ¥51.11 billion, followed by the Building Materials Business at ¥12.60 billion and New Materials at ¥14.03 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
Okura Industrial's dividend yield of 5.06% ranks in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers, though recent guidance indicates a decrease to ¥100 per share from ¥110 last year. The payout ratio is a manageable 44%, yet dividends aren't backed by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns despite stable and growing payouts over the past decade. The stock trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 8x compared to the market average, but earnings are impacted by significant one-off items.