As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration and fluctuating interest rate expectations, investors are seeking stability amidst volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk with potential returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)
4.14%
★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)
3.13%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.62%
★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)
3.25%
★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)
6.74%
★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)
4.47%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Food Moments Public Company Limited is involved in the production and sale of butchered chicken and processed chicken products, with a market cap of THB4.05 billion.
Operations: Food Moments Public Company Limited generates revenue through the production and distribution of chicken parts (THB5.05 billion) and processed chicken parts (THB2.40 billion).
Dividend Yield: 7.3%
Food Moments recently declared a dividend of THB 0.15 per share, marking the start of its dividend payments. While it's too early to assess the reliability or growth of these dividends, they are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 26.1% and 53.4%, respectively. Despite lower profit margins compared to last year, its dividend yield is in the top 25% in Thailand's market and offers good value trading below estimated fair value.
Overview: Palram Industries (1990) Ltd manufactures and sells thermoplastic sheets, panel systems, and finished products both in Israel and internationally, with a market cap of ₪1.86 billion.
Operations: Palram Industries (1990) Ltd generates revenue from several segments, including the Polycarbonate Sector at ₪947.77 million, PVC Sector at ₪420.95 million, Pur-U Sector at ₪185.04 million, and Canopia Sector at ₪259.90 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Palram Industries' dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, despite a recent cash dividend of ILS 1.17 per share. The company's dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 40.2% and 37.5%, respectively, indicating sustainability in current conditions. Earnings grew significantly by 71.2% last year, supporting potential future payouts. Recently added to the TA-125 Index, Palram trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value but offers a relatively low yield compared to top payers in Israel's market at 3.23%.
Overview: The Gunma Bank, Ltd. offers a range of banking and financial products and services in Japan with a market cap of ¥391.57 billion.
Operations: Gunma Bank's revenue is derived from its diverse range of banking and financial products and services offered within Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Gunma Bank offers a stable dividend yield of 3.91%, placing it among the top 25% in Japan's market. The bank has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade, recently doubling its interim dividend to ¥20 per share. Despite a volatile share price, Gunma Bank's payout ratio is low at 32%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings. The bank also raised its profit guidance, indicating strong financial health and potential for continued shareholder returns.
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Companies discussed in this article include SET:FM TASE:PLRM and TSE:8334.
