In a week marked by easing core inflation in the U.S. and robust earnings from major banks, global markets have shown resilience with significant gains across key indices. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks emerge as a compelling option for those seeking steady income amidst market fluctuations. A good dividend stock typically offers a reliable payout history and potential for growth, making it an attractive choice in times of economic uncertainty or when inflationary pressures are being closely monitored. In this article, we explore Dongfang Electric and two other top dividend stocks that could enhance your portfolio's stability and income potential.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)
3.48%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.68%
★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)
7.47%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited designs, develops, manufactures, and sells power generation equipment in China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately HK$46.47 billion.
Operations: Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited's revenue segments include thermal power equipment (CN¥23.45 billion), hydro power equipment (CN¥9.87 billion), wind power equipment (CN¥8.12 billion), engineering services (CN¥5.67 billion), and nuclear power equipment (CN¥3.54 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
Dongfang Electric's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 45.3% and a cash payout ratio of 33.9%. However, its dividend track record is unstable, with past volatility including annual drops over 20%. The current yield at 5.37% is below the top tier in Hong Kong. Recent developments include a Purchase Framework Agreement with Honghua Group for products and services from January 2025 to December 2027.
Overview: Kuang Hong Arts Management Incorporation is a live entertainment company based in Taiwan with a market cap of NT$3.39 billion.
Operations: Kuang Hong Arts Management Incorporation generates revenue primarily from its recreational activities segment, amounting to NT$1.79 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Kuang Hong Arts Management's dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 69.2% and 51%, respectively. Although the dividend yield is in the top 25% in Taiwan at 5.92%, its short track record of eight years has been marked by volatility, including annual drops over 20%. Recent financial results show a decline in third-quarter revenue to TWD 398.71 million from TWD 568.1 million year-over-year, despite increased net income.
Overview: Feedback Technology Corp. is a Taiwanese company that manufactures and sells components for the semiconductor, LCD, LED, medical, and aerospace industries, with a market cap of NT$6.25 billion.
Operations: Feedback Technology Corp.'s revenue is primarily derived from its semiconductor segment, contributing NT$1.89 billion, and its optoelectronic segment, which adds NT$86.55 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Feedback Technology's price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7x suggests good value relative to the TW market average of 20.3x. However, its dividend sustainability is concerning, with a high cash payout ratio of 166.8% indicating dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, despite being covered by earnings at an 87.5% payout ratio. The dividend yield is attractive at 5.06%, ranking in the top quartile in Taiwan, but past payments have been volatile and unreliable over ten years. Recent earnings show growth, with third-quarter sales rising to TWD 515.88 million from TWD 440.79 million year-over-year and net income increasing to TWD 90.39 million from TWD 84.9 million.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1072 TPEX:6596 and TPEX:8091.
