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As global markets navigate a landscape of easing inflation and strong bank earnings, major U.S. stock indexes have rebounded, driven by value stocks outperforming growth shares. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a combination of income and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those seeking stability amid market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Click here to see the full list of 1978 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Sparebanken Møre

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

Overview: Sparebanken Møre, along with its subsidiaries, offers banking services to retail and corporate clients in Norway and has a market cap of NOK4.73 billion.

Operations: Sparebanken Møre generates revenue from several segments, including Retail at NOK1.06 billion, Corporate at NOK1.00 billion, and Real Estate Brokerage at NOK43 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

Sparebanken Møre offers a compelling dividend yield of 7.81%, ranking in the top 25% in Norway, with dividends covered by earnings at a payout ratio of 66.8%. Despite past volatility and unreliability in dividend payments, they have shown growth over the last decade. The bank's recent NOK 1.05 billion floating rate bond issuance may impact future financial flexibility. Trading below its estimated fair value enhances its attractiveness for value-focused investors.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Sparebanken Møre's dividend report.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Sparebanken Møre shares in the market.

Mazda Motor

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

Overview: Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures and sells passenger cars and commercial vehicles globally, with a market cap of ¥660.92 billion.

Operations: Mazda Motor Corporation's revenue segments include ¥3.81 billion from Japan, ¥0.82 billion from Europe, ¥3.26 billion from North America, and ¥0.68 billion from other regions.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Mazda Motor's dividend yield of 5.25% ranks in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 25.7%, ensuring coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite past volatility and an unstable track record, dividends have grown over the last decade. Recent guidance revisions indicate lower expected earnings due to decreased sales in Japan, though North American sales remain strong. The ¥15 billion fixed-income offering may affect financial strategies going forward.