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As global markets navigate the complexities of rising inflation and fluctuating interest rates, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, with growth stocks outperforming value shares. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks like KBC Group offer a compelling opportunity to enhance your portfolio by providing potential income stability amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618) | 8.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
KBC Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: KBC Group NV is a financial institution offering integrated bank-insurance services to retail, private banking, SMEs, and mid-cap clients, with a market cap of €32.81 billion.
Operations: KBC Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Belgium Business segment at €6.46 billion, followed by the Czech Republic Business at €2.35 billion, and International Markets including Hungary (€1.13 billion), Bulgaria (€821 million), and Slovakia (€503 million).
Dividend Yield: 5%
KBC Group's dividend yield of 5.02% is below the top 25% of Belgian dividend payers, yet its payouts are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 49.8%. Despite a history of volatility and unreliability in dividends over the past decade, recent earnings growth—net income rising to €1.12 billion for Q4 2024—may provide stability. However, caution is advised due to high levels of bad loans at 2.1%.
SeAH Besteel Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SeAH Besteel Holdings Corporation operates in South Korea, focusing on the manufacture and sale of special steel, heavy forgings, auto parts, and axles with a market capitalization of approximately ₩690.70 billion.
Operations: SeAH Besteel Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Special Steel segment, amounting to ₩3.91 trillion, and its Aluminum Extrusion Division, contributing ₩98.66 billion.