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In the current global market landscape, investors are navigating a complex environment marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, such as looming government shutdowns. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks like Vicat offer potential stability through regular income streams, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.23% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1968 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Vicat
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Vicat S.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the construction industry by producing and selling cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates, with a market cap of €1.60 billion.
Operations: Vicat S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Cement segment, which generated €2.52 billion, and its Concrete & Aggregates segment, contributing €1.55 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
Vicat offers a stable dividend profile with payments growing over the past decade and exhibiting reliability. Despite a high debt level, its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 33.4% and 45.7%, respectively. Trading below estimated fair value, Vicat provides good relative value compared to peers. However, its dividend yield of 5.57% is lower than the top quartile in France's market at 5.88%.
Heartland Group Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Heartland Group Holdings Limited, with a market cap of NZ$909.30 million, operates in New Zealand and Australia offering a range of financial services through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Heartland Group Holdings Limited generates revenue through several segments, including Motor (NZ$39.68 million), Rural (NZ$32.16 million), Business (NZ$49.64 million), Personal Lending (NZ$4.42 million), Reverse Mortgages (NZ$49.24 million), and the Australian Banking Group (NZ$70.33 million).