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As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies, investors are witnessing a mixed performance across various sectors. With U.S. stocks giving back some gains and inflation data influencing interest rate expectations, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income amid market volatility. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to maintain consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience against economic shifts, making it an appealing option for those seeking stability in turbulent times.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 6.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.95% | ★★★★★★ |
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AP (Thailand)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, with a market cap of THB27.37 billion, operates in the real estate development sector in Thailand through its subsidiaries.
Operations: AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited generates revenue primarily from its Low-Rise Segment with THB32.09 billion and High-Rise Segment with THB3.46 billion.
Dividend Yield: 7.9%
AP (Thailand) offers a high dividend yield of 7.91%, placing it in the top 25% of Thai market payers, yet its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 43.5%, dividends are not well covered by cash flows, with a cash payout ratio at 234.4%. The stock trades at good value with a P/E ratio of 5.5x and analysts anticipate price growth. Recent earnings showed declining net income year-over-year.
S & J International Enterprises
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: S & J International Enterprises Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of cosmetic products both in Thailand and globally, with a market capitalization of approximately THB5.88 billion.