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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by rising inflation and shifting trade policies, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, with growth stocks leading the charge. In this environment of economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.89% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1990 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
China Hongqiao Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: China Hongqiao Group Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells aluminum products in the People's Republic of China and Indonesia, with a market cap of approximately HK$120.39 billion.
Operations: The primary revenue segment for China Hongqiao Group Limited is the manufacture and sales of aluminum products, generating CN¥141.48 billion.
Dividend Yield: 8.9%
China Hongqiao Group's dividend is well-covered by both earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios of 42.3% and 48.5%, respectively. Despite an attractive dividend yield in the top quartile of the Hong Kong market, the company has a volatile dividend history over the past decade. Recent share buyback initiatives aim to enhance shareholder value, while new debt issuance may impact future cash flows available for dividends.
Huishang Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Huishang Bank Corporation Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of commercial banking products and services in the People’s Republic of China and has a market cap of HK$35.56 billion.
Operations: Huishang Bank Corporation Limited generates its revenue from various segments, including corporate banking at CN¥12.75 billion, retail banking at CN¥8.32 billion, and treasury operations at CN¥5.47 billion in the People’s Republic of China.