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In a week marked by market fluctuations driven by political uncertainties and shifting economic policies, investors are increasingly looking for stability amid volatility. As global markets navigate these turbulent waters, dividend stocks offering high yields can provide a sense of security and income potential. In this context, selecting reliable dividend stocks becomes crucial as they offer not only attractive yields but also the potential for steady returns in an uncertain economic environment.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.68% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 6.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| Petrol d.d (LJSE:PETG) | 5.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1962 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
RCS MediaGroup
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. offers multimedia publishing services both in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €356.68 million.
Operations: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from Italy Newspapers (€371 million), Advertising and Sport (€286.10 million), Unidad Editorial (€220.60 million), Magazines Italy (€65.20 million), and Corporate and Other Activities (€80.80 million).
Dividend Yield: 8.4%
RCS MediaGroup's dividend is well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 58.6% and cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 34.3%, indicating sustainability. However, its dividend history is less than ten years and has been volatile, making reliability a concern despite recent growth in payments. The current yield stands at 8.35%, placing it among the top Italian market payers, yet past volatility may pose risks for consistent income seekers.
Repsol
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Repsol, S.A. is a global multi-energy company with a market cap of €13.75 billion, engaging in various energy operations worldwide.
Operations: Repsol, S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Industrial segment (€47.56 billion), followed by Customer (€26.17 billion), Upstream (€4.87 billion), and Low Carbon Generation (€762 million).