Best Dividend Stocks For December 2024

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by rate cuts from the ECB and SNB, and anticipation of further action from the Federal Reserve, investors are keenly observing how these monetary policy shifts impact economic growth and inflation. Amidst this backdrop, the Nasdaq Composite has reached new heights while other major indices face challenges, highlighting the importance of selecting robust dividend stocks that can offer stability and income in uncertain times. A good dividend stock typically combines a strong track record of consistent payouts with solid fundamentals that can withstand varying market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)

4.23%

★★★★★★

Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)

3.23%

★★★★★★

Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)

4.00%

★★★★★★

Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)

3.19%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.41%

★★★★★★

Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)

4.01%

★★★★★★

China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)

3.96%

★★★★★★

FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)

6.61%

★★★★★★

HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)

4.36%

★★★★★★

E J Holdings (TSE:2153)

3.83%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1831 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

China Unicom (Hong Kong)

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

Overview: China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited is an investment holding company offering telecommunications and related value-added services in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$212.05 billion.

Operations: China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited generates revenue of CN¥381.03 billion from its Wireless Communications Services segment in the People’s Republic of China.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

China Unicom (Hong Kong) reported strong earnings growth with net income rising to CNY 19.03 billion for the nine months ended September 2024. Its dividend payout is covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 56.9% and cash payout ratio of 68%. However, its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite recent increases in payouts. The stock trades at a discount relative to its estimated fair value, offering potential value for investors.

SEHK:762 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
SEHK:762 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Yamabiko

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

Overview: Yamabiko Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells agricultural machinery across Japan, Europe, the United States, and other international markets with a market cap of ¥108.12 billion.