As global markets begin the new year with a mixed outlook, investors are seeking stable income sources to balance market fluctuations and economic shifts. Amidst this uncertainty, dividend stocks emerge as appealing opportunities for consistent returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Our screener has identified the following top 10 dividend stocks, offering attractive yields and reliable income streams:
| Company 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% | ★★★★★★ |
| Gakkyusha Ltd (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 1981 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener
Let’s take a closer look at some notable picks from our screened stocks:
Bankinter
- Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
- Overview: Bankinter, S.A. is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, corporate customers, and small- to medium-sized enterprises in Spain, with a market cap of €6.92 billion.
- Operations: Bankinter generates revenue through several segments: BK Portugal (€301.43 million), Corporate Banking (€1.10 billion), Bankinter Consumer Finance Group (€161.93 million), and Commercial Retail and Private Banking (€1.14 billion).
- Dividend Yield: 6.1%
- Bankinter’s dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a high level of bad loans at 2.3% and a low allowance for them at 69%. Despite this, the company has maintained stable and growing dividends.
Holcim
- Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
- Overview: Holcim is a leading global cement producer with operations in over 70 countries, with a market cap of CHF 34 billion.
- Operations: Holcim generates revenue through the production and sale of cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete.
- Dividend Yield: 3.2%
- Holcim’s dividend is well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 52.3% and 39.7%, respectively. The company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade.
Summing It All Up
With our comprehensive list of top dividend stocks, investors can unlock reliable income streams and navigate market uncertainty. Click here to access the full list of 1981 Top Dividend Stocks.
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