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As global markets navigate a complex landscape of rate cuts and economic indicators, investors are keenly observing the performance of major indices like the Nasdaq Composite, which recently hit a record high despite broader market declines. With inflationary pressures and labor market dynamics influencing monetary policy decisions, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking stability and income in uncertain times. In this context, selecting robust dividend stocks such as IKK Holdings can provide both resilience and potential returns amidst fluctuating economic conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.77% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.25% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1967 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
IKK Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: IKK Holdings Inc. operates in Japan across various sectors including wedding services, nursing care, food, financial services, photography, and matrimonial matchmaking with a market capitalization of ¥20.98 billion.
Operations: IKK Holdings Inc. generates revenue from its diverse operations in Japan, including wedding services, nursing care, food services, financial services, photography, and matrimonial matchmaking.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
IKK Holdings offers a mixed dividend profile. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 40.6% and 20.3% respectively, suggesting sustainability. However, the dividend history is volatile and unreliable, with fluctuations over 20%. Despite trading at a good value relative to peers and industry, its current yield of 3.27% lags behind top-tier payers in Japan (3.84%). Earnings grew significantly last year but are forecasted to decline in the future.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells food products for convenience stores in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥34.62 billion.