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In the wake of recent global market developments, U.S. stocks have surged to record highs following a "red sweep" in the elections, buoyed by investor optimism around potential growth and tax reforms. Amidst these dynamic shifts, dividend stocks present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable income streams and potential capital appreciation in an evolving economic landscape.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.79% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1939 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Piscines Desjoyaux
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Piscines Desjoyaux SA designs, manufactures, and markets swimming pools and related products in France and internationally with a market cap of €107.70 million.
Operations: Piscines Desjoyaux SA generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of swimming pools and related products both domestically in France and internationally.
Dividend Yield: 8.3%
Piscines Desjoyaux's dividend payments have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with consistent growth. However, the current dividend yield of 8.33% is not well covered by free cash flows, indicated by a high cash payout ratio of 486.2%. While the payout ratio of 72.5% suggests coverage by earnings, sustainability concerns arise due to insufficient cash flow support. The stock trades at a discount of 20.4% below its estimated fair value in the market.
Mitsubishi Research Institute
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. offers research, consulting, and ICT solutions to both public and private sectors in Japan with a market cap of ¥686.30 billion.
Operations: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from IT services amounting to ¥71.37 billion and think tank consulting services totaling ¥45.49 billion.