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Three Prominent Dividend Stocks To Consider

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape of inflation concerns, political uncertainties, and fluctuating interest rates, investors are seeking stability amidst the volatility. Despite recent declines in U.S. equities and mixed performances across international indices, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide consistent income streams. In times of economic uncertainty, dividend-paying stocks can offer a measure of resilience by providing regular cash flow while potentially benefiting from long-term capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

5.07%

★★★★★★

Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)

6.38%

★★★★★★

Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)

4.08%

★★★★★★

HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)

4.61%

★★★★★★

Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)

4.01%

★★★★★★

FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)

6.58%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.91%

★★★★★★

E J Holdings (TSE:2153)

4.07%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.89%

★★★★★★

DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)

3.93%

★★★★★★

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

Anhui HeliLtd

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

Overview: Anhui Heli Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial vehicles in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of CN¥15.82 billion.

Operations: Anhui Heli Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its Forklifts and Accessories segment, which generated CN¥17.75 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Anhui Heli Ltd.'s dividend yield of 3.38% ranks in the top 25% of CN market payers, yet its dividends have been volatile and not well covered by free cash flows. Despite a low payout ratio of 34%, indicating coverage by earnings, recent shareholder dilution and high non-cash earnings raise concerns. The company trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 11.4x compared to the market's 34.1x, with recent revenue growth reflecting robust performance.

SHSE:600761 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
SHSE:600761 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Far Eastern Department Stores

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

Overview: Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates department stores and supermarkets in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$30.64 billion.

Operations: Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd. generates revenue of NT$35.30 billion from its retail department stores and supermarkets in Taiwan.