Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

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As global markets navigate a period of mixed economic signals, with the Nasdaq reaching new heights amid broader index declines and central banks adjusting interest rates, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can provide stability and income. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as a potential option for those looking to balance growth with regular income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

5.02%

★★★★★★

Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)

4.43%

★★★★★★

Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)

4.10%

★★★★★★

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)

4.49%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.41%

★★★★★★

Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)

3.93%

★★★★★★

China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)

3.80%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.95%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.77%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

5.25%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1967 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Clínica Baviera

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Clínica Baviera, S.A. is a medical company that operates a network of ophthalmology clinics and has a market cap of €501.98 million.

Operations: Clínica Baviera, S.A. generates its revenue primarily from its ophthalmology segment, which accounted for €252.47 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Clínica Baviera's dividend sustainability is supported by a payout ratio of 66.6% and a cash payout ratio of 69%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite this, the dividend history has been unreliable over the past decade, with volatility in payments. Recent earnings growth, with sales reaching €189 million for the first nine months of 2024, suggests potential for future stability. However, its current yield of 4.92% lags behind top Spanish market payers at 5.62%.

BME:CBAV Dividend History as at Dec 2024
BME:CBAV Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Ework Group

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ework Group AB (publ) offers total talent solutions specializing in IT/OT, R&D, engineering, and business development across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, and Poland with a market cap of SEK2.34 billion.

Operations: Ework Group AB (publ) generates revenue through its specialized talent solutions in IT/OT, R&D, engineering, and business development across multiple European countries.

Dividend Yield: 5%