The Middle Eastern stock markets have been experiencing notable growth, with Dubai's main index reaching its highest level in over 17 years and other Gulf markets showing positive trends amid steady oil prices. In this context of rising indices, dividend stocks like those from the Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offer potential stability and income, making them attractive to investors seeking consistent returns amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IBSE:GARAN)
3.78%
★★★★★☆
Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010)
9.77%
★★★★★☆
Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)
5.84%
★★★★★☆
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)
6.19%
★★★★★☆
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)
7.40%
★★★★★☆
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)
4.52%
★★★★★☆
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)
7.49%
★★★★★☆
Delek Group (TASE:DLEKG)
8.04%
★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)
6.04%
★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)
Overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers commercial and retail banking services in the United Arab Emirates with a market cap of AED26.27 billion.
Operations: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC generates revenue through its key segments: Personal Banking (AED1.97 billion), Corporate Banking (AED1.33 billion), and Institutional Banking (AED1.34 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers a reliable dividend yield of 5.77%, supported by a sustainable payout ratio currently at 50.1% and forecasted to decrease to 44.1% in three years, indicating strong earnings coverage. Despite high volatility in share price, the bank's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent Q1 results show increased net income (AED 828.11 million) and net interest income (AED 938.23 million), reinforcing its financial robustness for continued dividend payments.
Overview: Avrupakent Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi Anonim Sirketi operates in Turkey, focusing on real estate development, leasing, and business administration, with a market cap of TRY22.18 billion.
Operations: Avrupakent Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi Anonim Sirketi generates revenue through its Residential and Office Project segment, which contributes TRY1.47 billion, and its Office and Shopping Centers for Rent segment, contributing TRY1.97 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Avrupakent Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi Anonim Sirketi's dividend payments are well-supported, with a low payout ratio of 16.2% and a cash payout ratio of 14%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. While its dividend yield of 3.79% ranks in the top quarter of Turkish market payers, it's too early to assess growth or stability due to recent initiation. Recent Q1 earnings show significant declines, with sales at TRY 808.76 million and net income at TRY 222.2 million compared to last year’s figures, impacting financial consistency perceptions.
Overview: Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd. is an Israeli company engaged in the production, marketing, and sale of citrus fruit, tomato, and other non-citrus fruit products with a market cap of ₪495.77 million.
Operations: Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd. generates revenue through its production, marketing, and sale of citrus fruit, tomato, and other non-citrus fruit products in Israel.
Dividend Yield: 9.7%
Gan Shmuel Foods offers an attractive dividend yield of 9.69%, ranking in the top 25% of the Israeli market, with a payout ratio of 37% indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. However, its dividend history is unstable and unreliable due to past volatility. Recent Q1 results show decreased sales at US$69.64 million and net income at US$9.82 million compared to last year, potentially affecting future dividend sustainability perceptions despite past profit growth.
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Companies discussed in this article include DFM:CBD IBSE:AVPGY and TASE:GSFI.
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