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As global markets experience a rebound driven by easing inflation and strong earnings reports, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a reliable source of income amidst economic fluctuations. In this context, identifying stocks with solid dividend yields and stable financial health becomes crucial for those seeking to capitalize on favorable market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.17% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.49% | ★★★★★★ |
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.16% | ★★★★★★ |
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.67% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.92% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.82% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1976 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Cembre
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Cembre S.p.A. manufactures and sells electrical connectors, cable accessories, and related tools in Italy, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of €687.86 million.
Operations: Cembre S.p.A.'s revenue primarily comes from its Electric Connectors and Related Tools segment, which generated €224.89 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Cembre's dividend yield of 4.23% is lower than the top 25% in Italy, and while dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, they are not well covered by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 148%. The current payout ratio of 80% indicates coverage by earnings, but sustainability concerns remain. Recent earnings show slight revenue growth to €172.64 million, though net income decreased to €29.13 million for nine months ending September 2024.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Cembre's shares may be trading at a premium.
Hanatour Service
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Hanatour Service Inc. offers travel and related services across South Korea, Northeast and Southeast Asia, the United States, and Europe with a market cap of ₩851.95 billion.
Operations: Hanatour Service Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Trip segment, generating ₩582.45 billion, followed by the Hotel segment at ₩24.71 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Hanatour Service's dividend yield of 4.18% ranks in the top 25% of the Korean market, but its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 147.8%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings. Despite volatile dividend history, cash flows cover payouts with a low cash payout ratio of 26.8%. Recent earnings show growth, with nine-month net income rising to KRW 41.38 billion from KRW 35.86 billion year-over-year, despite declining profit margins.