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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, investors are keenly observing the implications of recent interest rate adjustments and economic data. Amidst these fluctuations, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams in volatile times. In this context, understanding what makes a strong dividend stock—such as consistent payouts and financial stability—can be particularly valuable for those seeking resilience in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.26% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.26% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.77% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.22% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1953 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
AP (Thailand)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, with a market cap of THB26.90 billion, operates in the real estate development sector in Thailand through its subsidiaries.
Operations: AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited generates revenue from its Low-Rise Segment, which accounts for THB32.09 billion, and its High-Rise Segment, contributing THB3.46 billion.
Dividend Yield: 8.2%
AP (Thailand) offers a high dividend yield of 8.19%, placing it in the top 25% of payers in the Thai market. However, its dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 234.4%. Despite a low payout ratio of 43.5%, indicating coverage by earnings, past dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable. Recent earnings showed decreased net income year-over-year, highlighting potential financial challenges.
Nihon Dempa Kogyo
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells quartz crystal devices across Japan, the rest of Asia, Europe, and North America, with a market cap of ¥19.81 billion.
Operations: Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through the production and distribution of quartz crystal devices across various regions, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America.