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As global markets navigate the complexities of rising Treasury yields and shifting economic indicators, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. Dividend stocks often provide a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns in today's uncertain financial landscape.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.08% | ★★★★★★ |
Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) | 3.93% | ★★★★★★ |
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.56% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
Kwong Lung Enterprise (TPEX:8916) | 6.35% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.87% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2013 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Mapfre
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Mapfre, S.A. operates globally in the insurance, finance, securities, investment, and services sectors with a market capitalization of €8.07 billion.
Operations: Mapfre, S.A. generates revenue through its global operations in insurance, finance, securities, investment, and services sectors.
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
Mapfre offers a compelling dividend profile with stable and growing dividends over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 32.8% and cash payout ratio of 46.3%. Its dividend yield of 5.71% ranks in the top quarter among Spanish stocks, indicating attractiveness for income investors. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to €192 million in Q3 2024 from €153.6 million last year, further supports its dividend sustainability and value proposition.
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Take a closer look at Mapfre's potential here in our dividend report.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Mapfre's current price could be quite moderate.
China Design Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: China Design Group Co., Ltd. offers engineering survey and design services in China, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥6.11 billion.
Operations: China Design Group Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its engineering survey and design services in China.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
China Design Group's dividend yield of 3.3% places it in the top 25% of CN market payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 36.5%. Despite only nine years of dividend history, payments have been stable and growing. Recent earnings show a decline, with net income dropping to CNY 232.04 million for the first nine months of 2024 from CNY 350.43 million last year, which could impact future dividends if trends continue without improvement.