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Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by rising inflation and near-record highs in U.S. stock indexes, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can provide stability and income. In this environment, dividend stocks present an attractive option due to their potential for regular income streams, which can be particularly appealing amid the current economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)

5.89%

★★★★★★

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)

8.24%

★★★★★★

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.90%

★★★★★★

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)

4.33%

★★★★★★

CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)

3.95%

★★★★★★

Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)

3.88%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.23%

★★★★★★

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)

4.60%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.40%

★★★★★★

China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)

4.04%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1986 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Saudi National Bank

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: The Saudi National Bank, with a market cap of SAR207.18 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer banking and investment management services both in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Operations: The Saudi National Bank generates revenue through its key segments: Retail (SAR15.67 billion), Wholesale (SAR15.42 billion), International (SAR1.65 billion), and Capital Market (SAR2.28 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Saudi National Bank's dividend yield is in the top 25% of the Saudi Arabian market, supported by a payout ratio of 55.3%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings. Despite past volatility and unreliability in dividend payments, recent earnings growth and a P/E ratio below the market average suggest potential value. The bank reported strong net income growth for 2024, with SAR 21.19 billion compared to SAR 20.01 billion previously, enhancing its ability to sustain dividends moving forward.

SASE:1180 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
SASE:1180 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Metallurgical Corporation of China

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates in engineering contracting, resource development, specialty businesses, and integrated real estate primarily in China, with a market cap of HK$64.20 billion.