As we navigate the complexities of early 2025, global markets are experiencing a mix of volatility and growth, with U.S. stocks facing pressure from AI competition fears while European indices reach record highs amid positive earnings and rate cuts by the ECB. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and resilience against market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)
6.06%
★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
4.90%
★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)
4.05%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.57%
★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)
5.25%
★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)
4.58%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments increasing over the past decade. Despite a low allowance for bad loans (60%), its dividends are well-covered by earnings, currently at a 44% payout ratio. The bank's recent reorganization aims to enhance efficiency and strengthen its divisions, potentially supporting future profitability. However, its dividend yield of 5.35% is lower than the top quartile in Norway's market.
Overview: Oriental Watch Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that operates in the watch trading business across Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Mainland China, with a market cap of HK$1.74 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segment consists of sales of watches, amounting to HK$3.59 billion.
Dividend Yield: 8.6%
Oriental Watch Holdings' dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 25% and 47.5%, respectively. Despite being in the top 25% for yield in Hong Kong, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings show a decline in both sales (HK$1.80 billion) and net income (HK$119.4 million). Upcoming dividends include regular (HK$0.061) and special payments (HK$0.185), ex-dividend on January 3, 2025.
Overview: Aica Kogyo Company, Limited is engaged in the development, production, and sale of chemical products as well as laminates and building materials both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥210.02 billion.
Operations: Aica Kogyo Company, Limited generates revenue through its chemical products and laminates and building materials segments, serving both domestic and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Aica Kogyo's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a recent increase to ¥66.00 per share for the year ending March 2025. The dividend is well-covered by earnings (payout ratio of 22.2%) and cash flows (51.1%). Although its yield of 3.47% is below Japan's top-tier payers, it remains reliable. Recent guidance projects net sales of ¥250 billion and profit attributable to owners at ¥16.20 billion for fiscal year-end March 2025.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Companies discussed in this article include OB:NONG SEHK:398 and TSE:4206.
