Top Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

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As global markets navigate mixed signals, with U.S. stocks ending the year on a high note despite some recent volatility and economic indicators like the Chicago PMI showing contraction, investors are seeking stability in their portfolios. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them attractive options for those looking to balance risk and reward amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

5.13%

★★★★★★

Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)

4.57%

★★★★★★

Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)

6.49%

★★★★★★

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)

4.68%

★★★★★★

Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)

7.51%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.39%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

5.02%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

6.01%

★★★★★★

DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)

3.79%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

5.01%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2019 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Xingfa Aluminium Holdings

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Xingfa Aluminium Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells construction and industrial aluminium profiles in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$2.94 billion.

Operations: Xingfa Aluminium Holdings Limited's revenue is primarily derived from its construction aluminium profiles segment, which generated CN¥14.42 billion, and its industrial aluminium profiles segment, contributing CN¥2.79 billion.

Dividend Yield: 8.8%

Xingfa Aluminium Holdings offers a compelling dividend yield of 8.77%, placing it among the top 25% in the Hong Kong market. Despite its attractive yield, the company's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, with significant annual drops. However, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 26.5% and 26.1%, respectively. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation.

SEHK:98 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
SEHK:98 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

China CITIC Bank

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited offers a range of banking products and services both within the People's Republic of China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$365.79 billion.