In the wake of recent global market shifts, U.S. stocks have rallied to record highs as investors anticipate potential economic growth and lower corporate taxes following a significant political shift. Amid these developments, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for many investors seeking stable income streams in a dynamic economic landscape. Understanding what makes a good dividend stock involves evaluating factors such as consistent payout history and the company's ability to sustain dividends through varying market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)
4.19%
★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
4.69%
★★★★★★
Globeride (TSE:7990)
4.12%
★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)
3.21%
★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)
4.50%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Acter Technology Integration Group Co., Ltd. (SHSE:603163) operates in the technology integration sector with a market capitalization of CN¥2.52 billion.
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Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Acter Technology Integration Group's recent earnings report shows a decline in net income, impacting its profit margins. Despite this, the company's dividend yield of 3.18% ranks it among the top 25% of dividend payers in China. With a payout ratio of 80.9%, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, suggesting sustainability for now. However, given that dividends have only recently started, stability and growth remain uncertain at this time.
Overview: Academy of Environmental Planning and Design Ltd., Nanjing University (SZSE:300864) is engaged in environmental planning and design services with a market cap of CN¥3.61 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its service industry segment, amounting to CN¥815.11 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Academy of Environmental Planning and Design, Nanjing University has demonstrated strong earnings growth, with net income rising to CNY 131.45 million for the first nine months of 2024. The company offers a dividend yield of 3.46%, placing it among the top quartile in China. Dividends are well-covered by both earnings (73.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (69.6% cash payout ratio), although they have only been paid for three years, indicating limited historical stability despite recent increases.
Overview: Fujii Sangyo Corporation operates in Japan, selling electrical construction materials, electrical equipment, machine tools, information equipment, and civil engineering and construction machinery with a market cap of ¥20.75 billion.
Operations: Fujii Sangyo Corporation's revenue segments include the Material Innovations Company at ¥50.68 billion, Infrastructure Solutions Company at ¥32.80 billion, and Komatsu Tochigi at ¥7.15 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Fujii Sangyo's dividends are well-supported by earnings, with a payout ratio of 23.3%, and cash flows, maintaining a 50% cash payout ratio. The company's dividend yield of 4.08% ranks in the top quartile of the Japanese market, reflecting its attractiveness to income-focused investors. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing consistently, supported by robust earnings growth of 21% in the past year and trading at a discount to estimated fair value.
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Companies discussed in this article include SHSE:603163 SZSE:300864 and TSE:9906.
