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As global markets navigate a choppy start to 2025, marked by inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's rate decisions and their impact on equities. Amidst this backdrop of volatility, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to balance risk in uncertain times.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.21% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2017 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Fagerhult Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fagerhult Group AB, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells professional lighting solutions globally, with a market cap of SEK9.70 billion.
Operations: Fagerhult Group's revenue is derived from its segments: Premium (SEK2.87 billion), Collection (SEK3.91 billion), Professional (SEK1.03 billion), and Infrastructure (SEK843.90 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Fagerhult Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with an annual drop of over 20% at times. Despite this, dividends are covered by earnings (77.7% payout ratio) and cash flows (43% cash payout ratio). The dividend yield of 3.27% is below the top tier in Sweden. Recent earnings show a decline, with Q3 net income falling to SEK 54 million from SEK 158.8 million year-over-year amidst ongoing strategic initiatives and M&A pursuits.
MEISEI INDUSTRIALLtd
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd. is a construction works company operating both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥68.41 billion.
Operations: MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Construction Work segment, amounting to ¥58.38 billion, and its Boiler Business segment, contributing ¥7.35 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
MEISEI INDUSTRIAL's recent dividend increase to ¥21.00 per share highlights its commitment to shareholder returns, with dividends reliably growing over the past decade despite being underpinned by earnings rather than free cash flow. The company’s buyback program aims to enhance capital efficiency and shareholder value. While its 3.36% dividend yield is below Japan's top tier, a low payout ratio of 38.8% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, supported by a strong earnings growth of 45.2%.