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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by volatile corporate earnings, AI competition fears, and mixed economic signals from major economies, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income sources like dividend stocks. In this environment, high-yield dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity for those seeking consistent returns amidst market fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.06% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.25% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.58% | ★★★★★★ |
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.01% | ★★★★★★ |
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.41% | ★★★★★★ |
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.94% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.52% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1952 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Aperam
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Aperam S.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates globally in the production and sale of stainless and specialty steel products, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.93 billion.
Operations: Aperam S.A.'s revenue is derived from four main segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel (€4.03 billion), Services & Solutions (€2.36 billion), Recycling & Renewables (€2.00 billion), and Alloys & Specialties (€943 million).
Dividend Yield: 7.5%
Aperam's dividend yield of 7.48% ranks in the top 25% of Dutch market payers, supported by a payout ratio of 50% and cash payout ratio of 73%, indicating sustainability. Despite only nine years of dividend history, payments have been stable and growing with minimal volatility. While recent earnings growth was strong at 117.3%, large one-off items impacted results. The stock trades at good value, being priced significantly below its estimated fair value.
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Take a closer look at Aperam's potential here in our dividend report.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Aperam's current price could be quite moderate.
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc. is a securities company operating in Japan with a market cap of ¥127.57 billion.
Operations: Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc. generates its revenue through various segments within the securities industry in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 5.5%