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As global markets experience a surge in optimism fueled by hopes for softer tariffs and advancements in artificial intelligence, major indices like the S&P 500 continue to climb toward record highs. In this environment of heightened market activity, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of income and potential growth, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance risk with reward.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.41% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.43% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 1948 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
WDB Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: WDB Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in Japan, focusing on human resource services, contract research organization (CRO) activities, and platform businesses, with a market cap of ¥34.37 billion.
Operations: WDB Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its CRO Business with ¥7.80 billion and Human Resource Services Business with ¥42.52 billion in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
WDB Holdings' dividend reliability is questionable due to a volatile track record, including a recent decrease from JPY 29.00 to JPY 24.00 per share. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 39.1% and 61.8%, respectively. Earnings have grown modestly at 2.6% annually over five years, supporting dividend sustainability, though past volatility remains a concern for investors seeking consistent income streams in the JP market's top tier yield segment.
IwaiCosmo Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer financial services utilizing information technology in Japan, with a market capitalization of ¥58.75 billion.
Operations: IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily through Iwai Cosmo Securities Ltd., contributing ¥25.23 billion, and Iwai Cosmo Holdings Ltd., adding ¥2.88 billion.