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As global markets react to the recent U.S. election results and economic policy shifts, investors have seen major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reach record highs, driven by optimism surrounding potential growth and tax reforms. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling investment opportunity by providing steady income streams amidst market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.18% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1939 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services in Italy, with a market cap of €3.21 billion.
Operations: Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.p.A. operates through various revenue segments, focusing on providing a diverse array of banking products and services within the Italian market.
Dividend Yield: 7.5%
Banca Popolare di Sondrio's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Italy, offering a notable 7.49%. Despite past volatility with dividends dropping over 20% annually at times, recent earnings growth of 21.4% suggests improved stability. The payout ratio stands at a manageable 48.7%, indicating current dividends are well-covered by earnings and forecasted to remain sustainable at a 60.9% payout in three years, though high bad loans (3.2%) present risks.
Bahnhof
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bahnhof AB (publ) operates in the Internet and telecommunications sector across Sweden and Europe, with a market cap of SEK5.70 billion.
Operations: Bahnhof AB (publ) generates revenue from its operations in the Internet and telecommunications industry within Sweden and other parts of Europe.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Bahnhof's dividend yield of 3.7% is lower than the Swedish market's top 25%, and its high payout ratio of 93.8% suggests dividends are not well-covered by earnings, though cash flows cover them with a reasonable cash payout ratio of 72.8%. Earnings have grown by 14.6% over the past year, supporting dividend stability seen over the last decade. Recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, Bahnhof reported Q3 revenue growth to SEK 511.57 million from SEK 477.88 million year-over-year.