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As global markets adjust to easing inflation and robust earnings in the banking sector, major U.S. stock indexes have rebounded, with value stocks outperforming growth shares significantly. In this context of market optimism, dividend stocks present an appealing option for investors seeking steady income streams and potential capital appreciation, especially when core inflation shows signs of moderation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.91% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1976 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Golden Long Teng Development
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Golden Long Teng Development Co., Ltd. focuses on the development, sale, and lease of residential and commercial buildings, with a market cap of NT$5.03 billion.
Operations: Golden Long Teng Development Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily stems from its Construction and Development segment, which generated NT$3.05 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Golden Long Teng Development's dividend yield of 5.93% ranks in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, supported by a payout ratio of 41.2% and cash flow coverage at 69%. However, dividends have been volatile over its six-year history. Recent earnings growth is notable, with net income for Q3 2024 reaching TWD 137.79 million from TWD 15.22 million a year prior, but debt coverage remains an area to watch closely given its financial position.
DMG Mori
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: DMG Mori Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer and seller of machine tools, with a market cap of ¥342.88 billion.
Operations: DMG Mori Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from Machine Tools, contributing ¥650.31 billion, and Industrial Service, adding ¥236.16 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
DMG Mori's dividend yield of 4.12% is among the top 25% in Japan, yet its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Despite trading significantly below fair value, recent guidance revisions indicate weaker earnings potential, with profit expectations dropping to JPY 10 billion. The payout ratio of 48.3% suggests dividends are covered by earnings but not by free cash flows, as evidenced by a high cash payout ratio of 252.6%.