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As global markets navigate mixed performances and economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability in their portfolios. Dividend stocks, known for their potential to provide consistent income even during volatile market conditions, can be an attractive option for those looking to balance risk and reward.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.01% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1983 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Barco
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Barco NV, along with its subsidiaries, develops visualization solutions for the entertainment, enterprise, and healthcare markets across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions; it has a market cap of €915.93 million.
Operations: Barco NV generates revenue from three primary segments: Enterprise (€271.43 million), Healthcare (€269.53 million), and Entertainment (€422.79 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Barco's dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, with a payout ratio of 77.8% covered by earnings and a cash payout ratio of 54%, ensuring sustainability. Although its dividend yield of 4.64% is lower than the Belgian market's top tier, it remains attractive due to consistent growth. Trading at good value, Barco is currently priced below fair value estimates, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside dividend income.
SEB
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SEB SA designs, manufactures, and markets small domestic equipment worldwide, with a market cap of €4.73 billion.
Operations: SEB SA generates its revenue from the Professional Business segment (€1.02 billion), Consumer Business in Asia (€4.15 billion), Consumer Business in EMEA (€3.76 billion), and Consumer Business in the Americas (€1.13 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3%
SEB's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a low payout ratio of 34.9% covered by earnings and 28.7% by cash flows, indicating sustainability despite unpredictability. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and is considered good value compared to peers. However, its dividend yield of 3.01% lags behind the French market's top tier, while high debt levels may pose financial risks.