In the midst of a bustling week marked by mixed earnings reports and economic data, global markets have shown varied performance, with U.S. indices experiencing some declines despite reaching record highs mid-week. As investors navigate this complex landscape, dividend stocks remain a compelling choice for those seeking steady income streams amid market volatility. A good dividend stock typically offers reliable payouts and strong fundamentals, providing stability in uncertain times like these.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636) | 3.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 5.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
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Chugin Financial GroupInc
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Chugin Financial Group, Inc., with a market cap of ¥268.96 billion, operates through its subsidiary The Chugoku Bank, Limited to offer a range of financial services to both corporate and individual customers in Japan.
Operations: Chugin Financial Group, Inc. generates its revenue through The Chugoku Bank, Limited by offering a variety of financial services to corporate and individual clients in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Chugin Financial Group Inc. offers a stable and reliable dividend yield of 3.54%, although slightly below the top tier in Japan's market. Its low payout ratio of 36.3% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings, with consistent growth over the past decade. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥4,999.93 million suggest strong capital management, potentially enhancing shareholder value despite insufficient data to predict future dividend sustainability beyond three years.
Itochu EnexLtd
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Itochu Enex Co., Ltd. operates in the sale of petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥181.08 billion.
Operations: Itochu Enex Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations in the sale of petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across domestic and international markets.