As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by AI competition concerns and fluctuating corporate earnings, investors are keeping a close eye on central bank policies and economic indicators. Amidst these dynamics, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an appealing consideration for those looking to balance risk with steady returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
4.81%
★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)
3.99%
★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)
5.28%
★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)
4.48%
★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)
4.42%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Marubeni Corporation engages in the purchasing, distribution, and marketing of industrial and consumer goods, with a market cap of ¥3.98 trillion.
Operations: Marubeni Corporation's revenue segments include Power (¥423.29 million), Energy (¥880.49 million), Food I (¥911.46 million), Food II (¥1.04 billion), Chemicals (¥595.96 million), Lifestyle (¥202.67 million), IT Solutions (¥395.42 million), Agri Business (¥1.40 billion), Forest Products (¥250.44 million), Aerospace & Ship (¥137.77 million), Infrastructure Project (¥33.05 million), Metals & Mineral Resources (¥598.95 million), Finance, Leasing & Real Estate Business (¥53.68 million) and Construction, Industrial Machinery & Mobility sectors contributing ¥572.61 million to its operations, along with Next Generation Corporate Development and Business Development segments at ¥25.39 and ¥23.34 millions respectively.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Marubeni's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 28.1% and cash flows at 58.1%, indicating sustainability despite its historically volatile dividend track record. The company recently announced a ¥30 billion share repurchase program to enhance shareholder returns, reflecting a flexible capital policy. However, debt coverage by operating cash flow remains weak. Trading below the market average P/E ratio suggests good relative value, though dividend reliability has been inconsistent over the past decade.
Overview: Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co., Ltd. operates in the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of synthetic resins and plastics, adhesives, resin coatings, dyes, and pigments across various continents with a market cap of NT$40.27 billion.
Operations: Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co., Ltd. generates revenue from several regions, with NT$8.34 billion from Taiwan, NT$7.44 billion from Vietnam, NT$3.09 billion from Australia, and NT$7.68 billion from the Mainland Area, alongside contributions of NT$2.78 billion from other regions.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Nan Pao Resins Chemical's dividend payments, although stable and growing over the past seven years, are relatively new. The company's payout ratio of 68.1% indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 85.8% shows coverage by cash flows is adequate. Recent earnings growth supports dividend sustainability, with net income for Q3 2024 at TWD 660.57 million, up from TWD 644.54 million year-on-year, suggesting financial strength to maintain payouts.
Overview: Uzin Utz SE develops, manufactures, and sells construction chemical system products in Germany, the United States, Netherlands, and internationally with a market cap of €248.18 million.
Operations: Uzin Utz SE's revenue is primarily derived from Germany - Laying Systems (€209.68 million), Western Europe (€81.64 million), Netherlands - Laying Systems (€83.59 million), USA - Laying Systems (€73.60 million), Netherlands - Wholesale (€33.66 million), Germany - Surface Care and Refinement (€34.21 million), South/Eastern Europe (€27.70 million), and Germany - Machinery and Tools (€31.94 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Uzin Utz's dividend payments are well-supported, with a low payout ratio of 33.8% and a cash payout ratio of 19.9%, ensuring sustainability from both earnings and cash flows. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing, though the yield of 3.21% is below top-tier German dividend payers. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.5x, Uzin Utz offers good relative value compared to the broader German market average of 16.7x.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSE:8002 TWSE:4766 and XTRA:UZU.
