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As global markets experience a rebound fueled by easing core U.S. inflation and strong bank earnings, investors are increasingly exploring dividend stocks as a reliable income source amidst fluctuating economic indicators. In this context, selecting dividend stocks with robust fundamentals can offer stability and potential income growth, making them an appealing option for those looking to navigate the current market landscape.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.69% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.68% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.89% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1987 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media Co., Ltd. operates in the publishing and media industry, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$16.97 billion.
Operations: Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from various segments within the publishing and media industry.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media offers a dividend yield of 3.74%, which is below the top 25% of dividend payers in Hong Kong. However, its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 47.6% and cash flows at 26%. Despite an unstable track record with past volatility, dividends have grown over the last decade. The stock is trading at a good value compared to peers, enhancing its appeal for value-focused investors.
NJS
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: NJS Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the construction consultancy sector both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥32.02 billion.
Operations: NJS Co., Ltd.'s revenue is derived from Domestic Operations amounting to ¥19.53 billion and Overseas Operations totaling ¥2.64 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3%
NJS's dividend yield of 3.03% is below the top quartile in Japan, and while its payout ratios are low—33.4% for earnings and 40.7% for cash flows—indicating good coverage, its dividends have been unreliable over the past decade due to volatility. Despite a significant recent earnings growth of 112.2%, large one-off items affect financial results, and it trades at a discount to estimated fair value, offering potential appeal for value investors.