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As we step into January 2025, global markets are reflecting a mixed economic landscape, with major indices experiencing moderate gains amid declining consumer confidence and fluctuating manufacturing data. Despite these uncertainties, dividend stocks continue to attract investors seeking stability and income, especially in an environment where consistent cash flow remains a priority.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.02% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1958 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Investment AB Öresund
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Investment AB Öresund (publ) is a Swedish investment company focused on asset management, with a market cap of SEK4.81 billion.
Operations: Investment AB Öresund generates revenue from its asset management activities, with SEK920.77 million attributed to unclassified services.
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Investment AB Öresund's dividend yield of 6.24% ranks in the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers, yet its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 33.2%, indicating coverage by earnings, cash flow coverage is weak with a high cash payout ratio of 183.9%. Recent financials show improved profitability, but third-quarter results revealed negative revenue and a net loss, highlighting potential risks for dividend sustainability.
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Text S.A. develops and distributes online text communication software for businesses worldwide, with a market cap of PLN1.69 billion.
Operations: Text S.A.'s revenue segment includes Live Chat, generating PLN348.93 million.
Dividend Yield: 8.5%
Text S.A. offers a high dividend yield of 8.49%, though it is not well-covered by earnings or cash flows, with a payout ratio of 92% and a cash payout ratio of 102.5%. Despite stable and growing dividends over the past decade, the company's earnings are expected to decline slightly in coming years. Recent financials showed improved net income, but share price volatility adds risk for dividend investors seeking stability in the Polish market.