In This Article:
As global markets navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals, with major U.S. indexes reaching record highs and geopolitical tensions simmering in Europe, investors are increasingly looking for stability amidst volatility. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity by providing consistent income streams and potential for capital appreciation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.99% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.44% | ★★★★★★ |
E J Holdings (TSE:2153) | 3.86% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.31% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1938 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services in Italy and has a market capitalization of €3.69 billion.
Operations: Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.p.A. generates revenue through its diverse range of banking products and services offered in Italy.
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
Banca Popolare di Sondrio offers a dividend yield of 6.81%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, yet its track record is volatile over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 48.7%, which suggests dividends are currently well covered by earnings, concerns arise from high non-performing loans at 3.2% and low bad loan allowances (74%). Recent earnings growth signals strength but forecasts indicate potential declines ahead.
SpareBank 1 Helgeland
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SpareBank 1 Helgeland offers a range of financial products and services to retail customers, small and medium enterprises, municipal authorities, and institutions in Norway, with a market cap of NOK3.87 billion.
Operations: SpareBank 1 Helgeland's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment, which accounts for NOK462 million, and its Corporate Market segment, contributing NOK271 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.5%