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As global markets navigate a choppy start to 2025, characterized by resilient labor markets and inflation concerns, investors are keenly observing the impact of economic data on equity performance. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and stability in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

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

China Xinhua Education Group

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

Overview: China Xinhua Education Group Limited offers higher and secondary vocational education services in the People's Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$1.09 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its provision of education services, amounting to CN¥647.30 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.6%

China Xinhua Education Group offers an attractive dividend yield of 8.64%, placing it in the top 25% of Hong Kong dividend payers. However, its six-year track record shows volatility, with annual drops over 20%. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 27.2% and 24.6%, respectively. Recent board changes include Ms. Chen Ming's appointment as executive director, bringing extensive finance experience to the company’s leadership team.

• Dive into the specifics of China Xinhua Education Group here with our thorough dividend report.

• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that China Xinhua Education Group is trading behind its estimated value.

Nacity Property Service GroupLtd

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

Overview: Nacity Property Service Group Co., Ltd. provides real estate property management services in China and has a market cap of CN¥1.50 billion.

Operations: Nacity Property Service Group Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from providing real estate property management services in China.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Nacity Property Service Group's dividend yield of 4.13% ranks it among the top 25% of dividend payers in China, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 50.2%. Dividends have been stable and reliable over its seven-year history, with coverage from both earnings and cash flows. However, recent financial results show a decline in net income to CNY 60.32 million for the first nine months of 2024, highlighting potential concerns despite strong earnings growth previously reported at 12.1%.

• Take a closer look at Nacity Property Service GroupLtd's potential here in our dividend report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Nacity Property Service GroupLtd's current price could be inflated.

Advan Group

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

Overview: Advan Group Co., Ltd. imports and sells building materials in Japan and has a market cap of ¥33.89 billion.

Operations: Advan Group Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its operations in importing and selling building materials within Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Advan Group's dividend yield of 4.1% places it in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, though it's not well covered by free cash flows. Despite a low payout ratio of 46.5%, large one-off items affect financial results, raising concerns about sustainability. Dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with growth and little volatility, yet coverage issues persist due to lack of free cash flows despite strong earnings coverage.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Advan Group with our detailed analytical dividend report.

• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Advan Group is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

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