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As global markets navigate a choppy start to 2025, with U.S. equities experiencing declines amid inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly focusing on resilient sectors such as dividend stocks. In this environment of economic unpredictability and fluctuating interest rates, dividend-paying stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk and return in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| MISC Berhad (KLSE:MISC) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 4.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2004 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Wasion Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Wasion Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of energy metering and energy efficiency management solutions for energy supply industries across various regions including the People's Republic of China, Africa, the United States, Europe, and Asia; it has a market cap of approximately HK$6.92 billion.
Operations: Wasion Holdings Limited generates revenue from three main segments: Advanced Distribution Operations (CN¥2.51 billion), Power Advanced Metering Infrastructure (CN¥2.99 billion), and Communication and Fluid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (CN¥2.42 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Wasion Holdings, trading at 50.3% below its estimated fair value, offers a dividend yield of 3.94%, which is low compared to top-tier payers in Hong Kong. Despite earnings growth of 61.9% last year and dividends being well-covered by earnings (40% payout ratio) and cash flows (39%), its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade with significant annual drops exceeding 20%. Nonetheless, dividends have increased over this period.
ShenZhen YUTO Packaging Technology
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ShenZhen YUTO Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the packaging industry, providing comprehensive packaging solutions, with a market cap of CN¥24.60 billion.