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As global markets navigate a mixed start to the year, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing out strong annual performances despite recent volatility, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as PMI readings and GDP forecasts. Amidst these dynamic market conditions, dividend stocks offer an attractive proposition for those seeking steady income streams; they provide potential stability and regular returns in times of uncertainty.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.26% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.14% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.01% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1973 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Enka Insaat ve Sanayi
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Enka Insaat ve Sanayi A.S., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a construction company in Turkey and internationally, with a market cap of TRY294.02 billion.
Operations: Enka Insaat ve Sanayi A.S. generates revenue through its construction operations across Turkey, Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Europe, and other international markets.
Dividend Yield: 5%
Enka Insaat ve Sanayi offers a compelling dividend yield of 4.99%, ranking in the top 25% of TR market payers, yet its dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 295.5%. Despite earnings growth averaging 42.2% annually over five years and a low payout ratio of 30.2%, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, raising concerns about sustainability despite recent strong earnings growth.
BNK Financial Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: BNK Financial Group Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of financial products and services both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ₩3.34 trillion.
Operations: BNK Financial Group Inc. generates revenue primarily from its subsidiaries, including Busan Bank with ₩1.29 trillion, Gyeongna M Bank with ₩980.55 billion, BNK Capital with ₩200.92 billion, BNK Investments Securities with ₩155.41 billion, and BNK Savings Bank contributing ₩40.70 billion in revenue.