In a week marked by volatility, U.S. stocks saw mixed performance as concerns over AI competition and corporate earnings reports influenced market sentiment. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank’s rate cut provided a boost to European markets, highlighting the varied economic conditions across global regions. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for investors seeking to navigate uncertain times while benefiting from regular payouts.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
4.90% |
★★★★★★ |
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Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) |
4.05% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
5.25% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.58% |
★★★★★★ |
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China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) |
4.01% |
★★★★★★ |
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Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) |
3.41% |
★★★★★★ |
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HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) |
4.46% |
★★★★★★ |
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Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) |
4.01% |
★★★★★★ |
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FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) |
6.67% |
★★★★★★ |
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Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) |
4.46% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 1950 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Li Ming Development Construction Co., Ltd. (TPEX:6212) operates in the construction industry and has a market cap of NT$5.76 billion.
Operations: Li Ming Development Construction Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from Real Estate Development, amounting to NT$7.57 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Li Ming Development Construction offers a compelling dividend yield of 5.92%, ranking in the top 25% of Taiwan’s market, with dividends well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 45.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 12.7%). However, its dividend history is unstable and volatile over nine years. Recent earnings show a mixed picture, with significant sales growth but declining profit margins and net losses in the latest quarter, highlighting potential volatility challenges for investors.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Brighton-Best International (Taiwan) Inc. operates in the fastener distribution industry, with a market cap of NT$34.72 billion.
Operations: Brighton-Best International (Taiwan) Inc. generates revenue from several key regions: NT$922.24 million from Canada, NT$8.09 billion from Taiwan, NT$1.05 billion from Australia, and NT$19.22 billion from the United States.