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As we enter January 2025, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by mixed performances across major indices and economic indicators. Despite some challenges, such as the Chicago PMI's contraction and revised GDP forecasts, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed out 2024 with impressive gains, highlighting resilience in certain sectors. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a degree of stability and income potential. A good dividend stock typically combines consistent payout history with strong fundamentals, making it an attractive option amid market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.04% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.41% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.35% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.89% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.07% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1979 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Aalberts
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Aalberts N.V. provides mission-critical technologies for the aerospace, automotive, building, and maritime sectors with a market cap of €3.78 billion.
Operations: Aalberts N.V. generates its revenue from Building Technology (€1.74 billion) and Industrial Technology (€1.49 billion) segments.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Aalberts offers a mixed dividend profile, with payments increasing over the past decade but exhibiting volatility, including significant annual drops. The dividend yield stands at 3.24%, lower than top-tier Dutch market payers. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings (41% payout ratio) and cash flows (60.4% cash payout ratio). Recent strategic moves include seeking acquisitions to bolster growth, supported by a strong balance sheet and upcoming CFO transition in April 2025.
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Navigate through the intricacies of Aalberts with our comprehensive dividend report here.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Aalberts' current price could be quite moderate.
Carlo Gavazzi Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF130.42 million, designs, manufactures, and sells electronic control components for building and industrial automation markets.
Operations: Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG generates its revenue from the design, manufacturing, and sale of electronic control components specifically for the building and industrial automation sectors.