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As global markets navigate the early days of President Trump's administration, U.S. stocks have surged toward record highs fueled by optimism around potential trade policy shifts and advancements in artificial intelligence. Amid this backdrop of economic activity and investor sentiment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option for those seeking steady income streams, especially when market volatility looms large.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.79% | ★★★★★★ |
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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Pico Far East Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Pico Far East Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in exhibition, event, and brand activation, visual branding activation, museum and themed environment services, and meeting architecture activation with a market cap of HK$2.62 billion.
Operations: Pico Far East Holdings Limited generates revenue from various segments, including Exhibition, Event and Brand Activation (HK$5.71 billion), Visual Branding Activation (HK$344.19 million), Meeting Architecture Activation (HK$176.64 million), and Museum and Themed Entertainment (HK$461.61 million).
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Pico Far East Holdings offers a mixed dividend profile. While its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 45.1% and 37.7% respectively, the dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent announcements include a special dividend of HK$0.035 per share and an increased final dividend of HK$0.075 per share for fiscal year 2024, reflecting growing earnings and sales figures from HK$5.33 billion to HK$6.33 billion year-on-year.
Carpenter Tan Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Carpenter Tan Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that designs, manufactures, and distributes wooden handicrafts and accessories under the Carpenter Tan brand, with a market cap of HK$1.56 billion.