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As global markets continue to navigate the complexities of rising inflation and shifting trade policies, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, with growth stocks leading the charge. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns amidst economic uncertainty.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618) | 8.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 3.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.85% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1970 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
LX Hausys
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: LX Hausys, Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells building materials both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩298.43 billion.
Operations: LX Hausys generates revenue primarily from its Building Materials segment, which accounts for ₩2.56 trillion, and its Automotive Materials / Industrial Films segment, contributing ₩1.01 trillion.
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
LX Hausys trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and offers a dividend yield of 5.45%, placing it in the top quartile of Korean dividend payers. The company's dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 33.3% and 36.8%, respectively. However, the dividend history is volatile, with payments decreasing over its nine-year track record, raising concerns about reliability despite its attractive yield.
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Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of LX Hausys stock in this dividend report.
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Our valuation report here indicates LX Hausys may be undervalued.
Miyoshi Oil & Fat
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells food and oil products in Japan, with a market cap of ¥15.59 billion.
Operations: Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Food Business, contributing ¥39.82 billion, and its Oil Business, generating ¥16.84 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Miyoshi Oil & Fat offers a dividend yield of 4.57%, ranking it in the top quartile among Japanese dividend payers. While dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, they are not well covered by free cash flows, despite a low payout ratio of 14.2%. Earnings have grown significantly by 35.7% recently, but large one-off items affect earnings quality. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is favorable at 5.5x compared to the market average of 13.2x.