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As global markets navigate the evolving landscape of political developments and economic indicators, major indices such as the S&P 500 have reached new highs amid optimism for potential trade deals and AI investments. In this climate of cautious optimism, dividend stocks like BOC Hong Kong Holdings offer investors a potential source of steady income, making them an attractive option in times when growth stocks are leading but value shares remain competitive.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
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BOC Hong Kong (Holdings)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company that offers banking and financial services to corporate and individual clients in Hong Kong, China, and internationally, with a market cap of HK$264.85 billion.
Operations: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited generates revenue from several segments including Personal Banking (HK$23.39 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$18.46 billion), Treasury (HK$13.62 billion), and Insurance (HK$1.50 billion).
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) offers a dividend yield of 6.85%, which is below the top quartile in Hong Kong but is supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 50.7%. Despite past volatility and an unstable track record, dividends have grown over the last decade. Earnings growth of 18% last year supports future payouts, though concerns remain with low bad loan allowances at 90%. Recent board changes are unlikely to impact dividend policy significantly.
Chularat Hospital
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Chularat Hospital Public Company Limited operates clinics and hospitals in Thailand with a market cap of THB25.08 billion.
Operations: Chularat Hospital Public Company Limited generates revenue primarily from Healthcare Facilities & Services, amounting to THB8.73 billion.