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As global markets experience a resurgence, driven by easing core inflation in the U.S. and strong bank earnings, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst fluctuating economic conditions. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by its ability to maintain consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience across various market cycles.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Taaleri Oyj

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Taaleri Oyj is a publicly owned asset management holding company with a market cap of €221.34 million.

Operations: Taaleri Oyj generates revenue primarily from its Private Asset Management segment, with €35.89 million coming from Renewable Energy and €4.32 million from Other Private Asset Management activities.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Taaleri Oyj offers a high dividend yield of 6.31%, placing it among the top 25% in Finland, yet its dividends are not well covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Despite reasonable earnings coverage with a payout ratio of 55.3%, cash flow coverage remains weak with a high cash payout ratio of 343.1%. Recent executive changes, including appointing Ilkka Laurila as CEO and Elina Lintuala as Interim CFO, may impact future financial strategies and dividend reliability.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Taaleri Oyj.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Taaleri Oyj's share price might be too pessimistic.

Yageo

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Yageo Corporation manufactures and sells passive components across China, Europe, the United States, and other parts of Asia with a market cap of NT$276.05 billion.

Operations: Yageo Corporation's revenue from its electronic components and parts segment amounts to NT$119.02 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Yageo's dividend yield of 3.11% is below Taiwan's top 25% threshold, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 41% and 37.2%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history, Yageo shows potential for growth with forecasted earnings increases of 10.53% annually. Recent sales figures indicate solid year-over-year growth, reaching TWD 121.67 billion in 2024, suggesting a stable revenue base to support future dividends.