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As global markets navigate choppy waters marked by inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are keenly observing the impact on equities, with small-cap stocks underperforming and value stocks showing relative resilience. Amid this backdrop, dividend stocks emerge as an attractive option for those seeking stability and income, offering potential benefits in uncertain times through regular payouts that can cushion against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.21% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2016 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Fourth Milling
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fourth Milling Company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the production, packaging, and sale of flour, its byproducts, animal feed, and bran products with a market cap of SAR2.15 billion.
Operations: Fourth Milling Company's revenue is primarily derived from its food processing segment, which amounts to SAR617.23 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.5%
Fourth Milling's dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 31.8% and 46.4%, respectively, suggesting sustainability. The dividend yield of 5.56% places it in the top quartile of South African market payers, though it's too early to assess reliability or growth trends as they have only recently begun distributions. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, Fourth Milling may present a value opportunity for dividend investors.
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Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Fourth Milling's dividend report.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Fourth Milling's shares may be trading at a discount.
Tianjin Development Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Tianjin Development Holdings Limited, with a market cap of HK$2.10 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to supply water, heat, thermal power, and electricity to industrial, commercial, and residential customers in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area in China.
Operations: Tianjin Development Holdings Limited generates revenue through its segments: Utilities (HK$1.51 billion), Pharmaceutical (HK$1.50 billion), Electrical and Mechanical (HK$176.09 million), and Hotel (HK$136.51 million).