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As global markets navigate a landscape of rising inflation and potential tariff adjustments, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, with growth stocks leading the charge. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an appealing consideration amid economic fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 3.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.86% | ★★★★★★ |
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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Kia
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Kia Corporation manufactures and sells vehicles in South Korea, North America, and Europe with a market cap of approximately ₩36.59 trillion.
Operations: Kia Corporation's revenue from its auto manufacturing segment is ₩104.63 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
Kia Corporation offers a compelling dividend profile with a 6.84% yield, placing it in the top 25% of KR market payers. The dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 22.8%, indicating sustainability through earnings and cash flows (41.5% cash payout). Trading at good value compared to peers, Kia's stock is also seen as undervalued by analysts, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside its attractive dividend yield.
Laguna Resorts & Hotels
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the hotel and property development sectors and has a market cap of THB6.46 billion.
Operations: Laguna Resorts & Hotels generates revenue from its hotel operations and property development activities.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Laguna Resorts & Hotels offers a dividend yield of 3.16%, below the top tier in the TH market. Despite a low payout ratio (24.6%) and cash payout ratio (31.7%), indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows, its dividend history is volatile and unreliable, with frequent drops over 20%. Recent financials show significant growth in net income to THB 1.26 billion, supporting the proposed dividend increase to THB 1.40 per share, payable May 2025.