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As global markets navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals and geopolitical developments, major U.S. stock indexes have shown divergent paths, with growth stocks outpacing their value counterparts significantly. Amid this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer investors a source of income and potential stability; selecting those with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories might be particularly appealing in the current environment.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.84% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1938 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
S.N. Nuclearelectrica
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A. is a Romanian company involved in the production and transmission of electricity and thermal energy, with a market cap of RON12.28 billion.
Operations: S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its non-regulated utility segment, amounting to RON5.93 billion.
Dividend Yield: 8.9%
S.N. Nuclearelectrica offers a compelling dividend yield of 8.86%, ranking in the top quartile among Romanian dividend payers. However, while dividends have grown and remained stable over the past decade, they are not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 115%. The company's earnings are expected to decline significantly over the next three years, posing potential risks to future dividend sustainability despite its current attractive valuation below fair value estimates.
FujishojiLtd
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fujishoji Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells gaming machines in Japan with a market cap of ¥28.94 billion.
Operations: Fujishoji Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the development, manufacturing, and sales of gaming machines in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 4%