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Aker Solutions And 2 Other Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

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As global markets navigate the challenges posed by rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, investors are increasingly looking for stability and income in their portfolios. Dividend stocks, such as Aker Solutions and others, can offer a reliable income stream and potential resilience against market volatility, making them an attractive option in today's uncertain economic landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

5.08%

★★★★★★

Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847)

3.93%

★★★★★★

Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)

4.90%

★★★★★★

China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)

4.55%

★★★★★★

CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)

4.60%

★★★★★★

FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)

6.56%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

5.00%

★★★★★★

Kwong Lung Enterprise (TPEX:8916)

6.35%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.87%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

4.93%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2013 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Aker Solutions

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Aker Solutions ASA offers solutions, products, systems, and services to the oil and gas industry across various countries including Norway, the United States, Brazil, and others, with a market cap of NOK22.01 billion.

Operations: Aker Solutions ASA's revenue is primarily derived from its Life Cycle segment, which generated NOK12.77 billion, and its Renewables and Field Development segment, contributing NOK29.77 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Aker Solutions' dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 65.6% and a cash payout ratio of 36%. However, the dividends have been unstable over the past decade. Recently profitable, AKSO announced an extraordinary NOK 10 billion dividend pending approval in November 2024. Despite its low yield compared to top-tier Norwegian payers, this special dividend highlights potential for periodic shareholder returns amidst ongoing operational contracts like the Troll A project with Equinor.

OB:AKSO Dividend History as at Nov 2024
OB:AKSO Dividend History as at Nov 2024

DeHua TB New Decoration MaterialLtd

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: DeHua TB New Decoration Material Co., Ltd specializes in the production and sale of environmentally friendly furniture panels both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥10.28 billion.

Operations: DeHua TB New Decoration Material Co., Ltd generates its revenue primarily through the production and sale of eco-friendly furniture panels.