As global markets grapple with rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, investors are increasingly seeking stability in their portfolios. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, providing a buffer against market volatility while potentially benefiting from long-term capital appreciation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Innotech (TSE:9880) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SBSI) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Bangkok Airways
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers air transportation and airport services with a market cap of THB53.55 billion.
Operations: Bangkok Airways generates its revenue primarily from the Airlines Segment at THB17.15 billion, supplemented by Supporting Airlines Business at THB4.86 billion and Airports at THB0.49 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Bangkok Airways' dividend payments, with a payout ratio of 81%, are covered by both earnings and cash flows, indicating sustainability despite past volatility. The recent interim dividend of THB 0.60 reflects ongoing distribution efforts. However, its yield is lower than top-tier Thai market payers at 4.71%. Earnings have grown significantly over the past year, but future forecasts suggest potential declines, which may impact long-term dividend stability and growth prospects.
Japan Lifeline
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd. is a medical device company that develops, produces, imports, distributes, and trades cardiovascular-related medical devices in Japan with a market cap of ¥84.21 billion.
Operations: Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd. generates revenue from the manufacture and sale of medical devices, amounting to ¥52.44 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Japan Lifeline's dividend payments are reliable and stable, supported by a low payout ratio of 41.9%, indicating sustainability. Although its yield of 3.65% is slightly below top-tier Japanese market payers, it remains attractive due to consistent growth over the past decade. Recent organizational changes and new product launches, like the pRESET stent retriever, could bolster revenue streams, potentially enhancing future dividend prospects while maintaining coverage through cash flows with a 70.3% cash payout ratio.