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As we enter 2025, global markets are navigating a landscape marked by fluctuating consumer confidence and mixed economic indicators, with U.S. stocks experiencing moderate gains despite some late-year volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a potential source of steady income and stability, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with income generation amidst uncertain market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.15% | ★★★★★★ |
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Cargotec
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Cargotec Corporation offers cargo handling solutions and services across various regions including Finland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, and Asia-Pacific countries with a market cap of €3.35 billion.
Operations: Cargotec's revenue segments include Hiab at €1.69 billion and MacGregor at €832.10 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Cargotec offers a stable dividend with a yield of 4.1%, which is well-covered by earnings (41.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (28.1% cash payout ratio). Despite trading at 22.5% below its estimated fair value, its dividend yield is lower than the top Finnish market payers. Recent earnings showed a decline in quarterly net income to €44.6 million, though nine-month figures reflect significant growth due to exceptional items impacting results positively earlier in the year.
PetroChina
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: PetroChina Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in various petroleum-related products, services, and activities both in Mainland China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately HK$1.64 trillion.
Operations: PetroChina's revenue segments include Marketing (CN¥2.47 billion), Natural Gas Sales (CN¥593.33 million), Oil, Gas and New Energy (CN¥923.02 million), and Refining and Chemicals and New Materials (CN¥1.24 billion).