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Three Prominent Dividend Stocks To Consider

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In recent weeks, global markets have experienced significant shifts, with U.S. stocks rallying to record highs amid expectations of economic growth and tax reforms following the election results. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking steady income streams and potential capital appreciation. In this environment, selecting a good dividend stock involves considering factors such as the company's financial health, consistent payout history, and resilience in varying market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.51%

★★★★★★

Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)

6.90%

★★★★★★

Allianz (XTRA:ALV)

4.88%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.57%

★★★★★★

Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)

4.37%

★★★★★★

FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)

6.68%

★★★★★★

James Latham (AIM:LTHM)

6.15%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.36%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.37%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

4.90%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1946 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank

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

Overview: Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. operates as a regional commercial bank providing financial services and products in China, with a market cap of approximately CN¥21.35 billion.

Operations: Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through its financial services and products offered within China.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 18.4%, indicating sustainability. The bank's dividend yield of 3.03% places it in the top tier among Chinese market payers. Despite having only seven years of dividend history, the dividends have been stable and growing with minimal volatility. Recent earnings growth supports this stability, as net income rose to CNY 2.98 billion for the first nine months of 2024 from CNY 2.52 billion last year.

SHSE:601128 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
SHSE:601128 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Kawada Technologies

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

Overview: Kawada Technologies, Inc. operates in Japan's steel, civil engineering, architecture, and IT service sectors with a market cap of ¥42.65 billion.