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Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global markets, with the U.S. experiencing volatility due to AI competition fears and Europe buoyed by strong earnings and interest rate cuts, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. As central banks maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy, dividend stocks offer potential income streams that can be appealing during uncertain economic times.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1944 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Paradise Entertainment
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Paradise Entertainment Limited is an investment holding company that primarily offers casino management services in Macau, the People’s Republic of China, and the United States, with a market cap of HK$957.49 million.
Operations: Paradise Entertainment Limited generates revenue through three main segments: Gaming Systems (HK$121.46 million), Casino Management Services (HK$681.22 million), and Innovative and Renewable Energy Solutions Business (HK$10.15 million).
Dividend Yield: 10%
Paradise Entertainment's dividend payments are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 29% and a cash payout ratio of 65.4%. The dividend yield is in the top 25% of Hong Kong market payers, yet its track record has been volatile over the past decade. Despite this instability, dividends have grown over ten years. Recent changes to company bylaws were approved at their December AGM, potentially impacting future governance and strategic decisions.
Takara StandardLtd
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Takara Standard Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells enameled products, with a market cap of ¥125.86 billion.
Operations: Takara Standard Ltd. generates revenue from its enameled products segment.
Dividend Yield: 3%