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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by fluctuating interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly focused on finding stability within their portfolios. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking consistent income and potential resilience against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.70% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Al Waha Capital PJSC
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Al Waha Capital PJSC is a private equity firm managing assets across sectors such as financial services, fintech, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, industrial real estate and capital markets with a market cap of AED2.91 billion.
Operations: Al Waha Capital PJSC's revenue segment includes Private Investments (Excluding Waha Land) amounting to AED149.88 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.4%
Al Waha Capital PJSC has shown recent earnings growth, with net income rising to AED 77.56 million in Q3 2024 from AED 53.63 million a year prior. Despite a low price-to-earnings ratio of 5.9x, suggesting good value, its dividend yield of 6.37% is not well covered by free cash flows and remains volatile and unreliable over the past decade. While dividends are covered by earnings due to a payout ratio of 37.2%, sustainability concerns persist without sufficient cash flow backing.
Able Engineering Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Able Engineering Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that operates a building construction business in Hong Kong, with a market capitalization of HK$1.08 billion.
Operations: Able Engineering Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily from its construction segment, amounting to HK$6.43 billion.
Dividend Yield: 9.4%
Able Engineering Holdings reported significant earnings growth, with net income increasing to HK$99.89 million for the half year ended September 30, 2024. Despite trading at a substantial discount to estimated fair value, its dividend history is unstable and unreliable due to volatility over the past six years. However, dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 41.2% and 14.2% respectively, offering a high yield of 9.43%, ranking in Hong Kong's top quartile.