Three High-Quality Dividend Stocks To Consider

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As global markets experience mixed signals with U.S. consumer confidence dipping and stock indexes showing moderate gains, investors are navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating economic indicators and geopolitical tensions. In such an environment, focusing on high-quality dividend stocks can provide a measure of stability and income, as these stocks often represent companies with strong fundamentals and resilient business models capable of weathering market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)

6.49%

★★★★★★

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

5.02%

★★★★★★

CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)

4.84%

★★★★★★

Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)

3.27%

★★★★★★

Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)

7.42%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.38%

★★★★★★

FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)

6.38%

★★★★★★

E J Holdings (TSE:2153)

3.82%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.81%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

5.15%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1949 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Eni

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

Overview: Eni S.p.A. is a global integrated energy company with a market capitalization of €40.67 billion.

Operations: Eni S.p.A.'s revenue segments include Exploration & Production (€23.93 billion), Global Gas & LNG Portfolio (€15.71 billion), and Corporate and Other Activities (€2.07 billion).

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Eni's dividend yield of 7.18% ranks among the top 25% in the Italian market, indicating an attractive payout for income-focused investors. Despite this, Eni's dividends have been volatile over the past decade and have decreased during this period. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 29.9%, and cash flows also support these payments with a cash payout ratio of 58.5%. Recent earnings showed declines, impacting overall profitability and net income margins compared to last year.

BIT:ENI Dividend History as at Dec 2024
BIT:ENI Dividend History as at Dec 2024

EFG International

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

Overview: EFG International AG, with a market cap of CHF3.96 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer private banking, wealth management, and asset management services.

Operations: EFG International AG generates revenue from several segments, including the Americas (CHF128.80 million), Asia Pacific (CHF176.70 million), United Kingdom (CHF193.30 million), Switzerland & Italy (CHF449.70 million), Global Markets & Treasury (CHF55.30 million), Investment and Wealth Solutions (CHF122.90 million), and Continental Europe & Middle East (CHF257.30 million).