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In a week marked by volatility, global markets have experienced mixed performances, with U.S. stocks largely declining due to AI competition concerns and tariff risks, while European indices reached record highs following strong earnings reports and an ECB rate cut. Amid these fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential to investors' portfolios by providing regular payouts even when market sentiment is uncertain.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Totech (TSE:9960) | 3.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.32% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 3.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.68% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 3.96% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1974 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Sukoon Insurance PJSC
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sukoon Insurance PJSC offers insurance solutions to individuals and businesses in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED1.71 billion.
Operations: Sukoon Insurance PJSC's revenue segments include AED167.96 million from Life Insurance and AED4.36 billion from Non-Life Insurance.
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
Sukoon Insurance PJSC's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 37.8% and a cash payout ratio of 15.1%. Despite this coverage, the dividend track record is unstable and has been volatile over the past decade. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 6.4x suggests good value relative to the AE market average of 13.2x, though its dividend yield is lower than top-tier payers in the region.
Jæren Sparebank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Jæren Sparebank provides a range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses in Norway, with a market capitalization of NOK1.72 billion.
Operations: Jæren Sparebank's revenue is primarily derived from the Retail Market, which contributes NOK266.70 million, and the Corporate Market, which adds NOK166.69 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Jæren Sparebank's dividends are adequately covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 58.9% and forecasted coverage of 64.6% in three years. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, they have grown over the last decade. The bank's recent earnings report showed an increase in net income to NOK 62.96 million for Q3 2024, up from NOK 53.53 million a year earlier, indicating robust financial health supporting its dividend strategy.