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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by rate cuts from the ECB and SNB, and anticipation of a Fed cut, investors are closely watching shifts in major indices. Despite most indexes ending lower, the Nasdaq Composite reached new heights, highlighting the ongoing outperformance of growth stocks over value. In this environment of fluctuating economic indicators and market volatility, dividend stocks can offer stability through regular income streams, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to balance risk with potential returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Médica Sur. de
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Médica Sur, S.A.B. de C.V. operates as a healthcare hospital in Mexico with a market cap of MX$3.60 billion.
Operations: Médica Sur, S.A.B. de C.V. generates revenue from its operations as a healthcare hospital in Mexico.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Médica Sur's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 42.8% and 52.1%, respectively, but have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a low dividend yield of 4.45% compared to top-tier MX payers, dividends have grown over ten years. Recent earnings show increased sales but declining net income and EPS year-over-year, impacting their financial stability for consistent dividends in the future.
Exacompta Clairefontaine
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Exacompta Clairefontaine S.A. is involved in the production, finishing, and formatting of papers across France, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of €166.33 million.
Operations: Exacompta Clairefontaine S.A. generates revenue from its Paper segment, amounting to €354.56 million, and its Conversion segment, which totals €597.58 million.