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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by AI competition fears and fluctuating corporate earnings, investors are keenly observing the Federal Reserve's steady interest rate policy amid persistent inflation. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average showing resilience despite broader market volatility, dividend stocks present an appealing option for those seeking stability and income in uncertain times. A good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts and financial health, attributes that can provide a buffer against market turbulence highlighted by recent economic developments.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.31% | ★★★★★★ |
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.97% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.47% | ★★★★★★ |
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.29% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.99% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.67% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1959 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Security Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Security Bank Corporation, with a market cap of ₱56.14 billion, offers a range of banking and financial products and services to both wholesale and retail clients in the Philippines.
Operations: Security Bank's revenue segments include Retail Banking at ₱2.86 billion, Business Banking at ₱1.56 billion, and Wholesale Banking at ₱7.61 billion, while Financial Markets reported a negative contribution of -₱0.53 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Security Bank's dividend yield of 3.89% is below the top tier in the PH market, and its dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 22.6%, forecasted to improve further. While earnings have shown modest growth, concerns include a high level of bad loans at 3.4% and recent executive changes that may impact strategic direction.
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Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Security Bank stock in this dividend report.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Security Bank's shares may be trading at a discount.
Asia Tech Image
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Asia Tech Image Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures customized contact image sensor modules in Taiwan, China, and Myanmar with a market cap of NT$7.69 billion.