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As global markets navigate a choppy start to 2025, characterized by stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data and ongoing inflation concerns, investors are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and geopolitical developments. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk with reliable returns in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| MISC Berhad (KLSE:MISC) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 4.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.89% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2003 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
China Resources Land
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: China Resources Land Limited is an investment holding company involved in the investment, development, management, and sale of properties in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of approximately HK$159.73 billion.
Operations: China Resources Land Limited generates revenue from several segments, including CN¥23917.57 million from its Investment Property Business, CN¥216.89 billion from the Development Property Business, CN¥15.66 billion through its Eco-system Elementary Business, and CN¥14.74 billion via its Asset-light Management Business.
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
China Resources Land's dividend payments are well covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 36.9%, although cash flows do not fully cover these dividends, indicated by a high cash payout ratio of 90.8%. Despite trading below its estimated fair value and offering stable dividends over the past decade, the dividend yield of 6.83% is lower than top-tier payers in Hong Kong. Recent executive changes may impact corporate governance but have not raised shareholder concerns.
Three's Company Media Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Three's Company Media Group Co., Ltd. offers integrated and digital marketing services with a market cap of CN¥6.61 billion.