As global markets navigate geopolitical tensions and consumer spending concerns, investors are closely monitoring economic indicators like the U.S. Services PMI, which has entered contraction territory. Amid these uncertainties, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, appealing to those looking for reliable returns in a volatile environment.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) |
5.87% |
★★★★★★ |
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Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) |
7.61% |
★★★★★★ |
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CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) |
5.06% |
★★★★★★ |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
5.03% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.75% |
★★★★★★ |
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Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) |
3.92% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
5.37% |
★★★★★★ |
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GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) |
4.48% |
★★★★★★ |
|
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) |
4.24% |
★★★★★★ |
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DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) |
3.90% |
★★★★★★ |
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Let’s dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: The Saudi Investment Bank offers commercial and retail banking services to individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and corporate and institutional clients in Saudi Arabia, with a market cap of SAR19.13 billion.
Operations: The Saudi Investment Bank’s revenue segments include Retail Banking (SAR1.55 billion), Corporate Banking (SAR1.32 billion), Asset Management and Brokerage (SAR234.50 million), and Treasury and Investments, including Business Partners (SAR1.09 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
The Saudi Investment Bank’s dividend yield is in the top 25% of the Saudi market, with a payout ratio of 52%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings. However, its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Recent earnings showed net income growth to SAR 1.96 billion for 2024, supporting future payouts. Despite past volatility, dividends are forecasted to remain covered by earnings in three years with a payout ratio of 54.5%.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: GEOLIVE Group Corporation, with a market cap of ¥15.01 billion, operates in Japan through its subsidiaries to sell building materials.
Operations: GEOLIVE Group Corporation generates revenue primarily from the sales of housing materials, amounting to ¥163.77 million.
