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Amidst geopolitical tensions and consumer spending concerns, global markets have experienced a volatile week, with major U.S. indices declining despite early gains. As investors navigate these uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618) | 8.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 5.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.64% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2010 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Cathay Pacific Airways
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, along with its subsidiaries, provides international passenger and air cargo transportation services and has a market cap of approximately HK$65.42 billion.
Operations: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited generates revenue through several segments, including Cathay Pacific at HK$90.85 billion, HK Express at HK$6.18 billion, Air Hong Kong at HK$3.48 billion, and Airline Services at HK$4.50 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Cathay Pacific Airways has shown a mixed picture for dividend investors. While the company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, it offers a modest dividend yield of 3.94%, lower than the top quartile in Hong Kong. Dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.8% and 25%, respectively. However, the dividend history is volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite recent growth in earnings by 319.6%.
Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. produces and sells liquors, wines, and spirits, with a market cap of CN¥119.52 billion.
Operations: Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from the Alcohol Industry, generating CN¥29.72 billion.