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As global markets experience broad-based gains with U.S. indexes nearing record highs, investors are keenly observing the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions on interest rates and the economic policies of the incoming Trump administration. Amidst this backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic optimism, dividend stocks like China Mobile offer a compelling opportunity for those looking to enhance their portfolios with stable income sources.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 6.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.70% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 1964 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
China Mobile
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: China Mobile Limited offers telecommunications and information-related services in Mainland China and Hong Kong, with a market cap of HK$1.59 trillion.
Operations: China Mobile Limited generates revenue of CN¥1.03 trillion from its telecommunications and information-related businesses in Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Dividend Yield: 6.5%
China Mobile offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments growing over the past decade. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 69.8%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 82.8%). Although its yield of 6.47% is below the top tier in Hong Kong, it trades at a good value relative to peers and below estimated fair value. Recent talks to acquire HKBN Ltd could impact future financials but remain uncertain as no agreement has been reached yet.
China World Trade Center
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: China World Trade Center Co., Ltd. operates commercial mixed-use developments both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥22.62 billion.
Operations: China World Trade Center Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its commercial mixed-use developments in China and internationally.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
China World Trade Center maintains a reliable dividend, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 63.5% and a low cash payout ratio of 46.4%, ensuring coverage by both earnings and cash flows. The dividend yield stands at 3.56%, placing it among the top payers in China, with stable growth over the past decade. Despite trading below estimated fair value, recent earnings show slight declines, highlighting potential challenges ahead for sustaining growth.