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As global markets navigate mixed signals, with U.S. stocks ending the week on a varied note and European inflation nearing central bank targets, investors are increasingly looking for stability in their portfolios. Amid these fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks offer an attractive proposition by providing consistent income streams and potential long-term growth.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) | 3.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 5.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Swiss Life Holding (SWX:SLHN) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.29% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2090 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Eco World Development Group Berhad
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Eco World Development Group Berhad, with a market cap of MYR4.63 billion, is an investment holding company involved in property development and investment activities in Malaysia.
Operations: Eco World Development Group Berhad generates revenue primarily from property development, amounting to MYR2.41 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Eco World Development Group Berhad's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 84.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 22.6%). Recent announcements include a first interim single-tier dividend of MYR 0.02 per share for FY2024 and the launch of QUANTUM, an industrial revenue pillar aimed at supporting Malaysia's digital transformation. However, its current yield (3.82%) is lower than the top 25% of Malaysian dividend payers.
Security Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Security Bank Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking and financial services to both wholesale and retail clients in the Philippines, with a market cap of ₱49.70 billion.
Operations: Security Bank Corporation generates revenue from various segments, including Retail Banking (₱1.97 billion), Business Banking (₱1.05 billion), and Wholesale Banking (₱8.10 billion), while experiencing a loss in Financial Markets (-₱2.36 billion).