In a week marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and looming government shutdown fears, global markets experienced notable volatility, with U.S. stocks facing broad-based declines despite some recovery towards the week’s end. Amidst these fluctuations, investors may find solace in dividend stocks, which can offer a steady income stream and potential stability in uncertain economic times.
|
Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
|
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
4.98% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.56% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) |
7.56% |
★★★★★★ |
|
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) |
3.76% |
★★★★★★ |
|
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) |
6.62% |
★★★★★★ |
|
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) |
4.26% |
★★★★★★ |
|
E J Holdings (TSE:2153) |
3.82% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
6.05% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) |
4.74% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
5.22% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1958 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sojitz Corporation is a general trading company involved in diverse global business activities, with a market cap of ¥669.89 billion.
Operations: Sojitz Corporation’s revenue segments include Chemicals at ¥577.78 billion, Automotive at ¥419.28 billion, Retail & Consumer Service at ¥427.75 billion, Metals, Mineral Resources & Recycling at ¥486.07 billion, and Consumer Industry & Agriculture Business at ¥264.51 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Sojitz Corporation’s dividend profile presents a mixed picture. Despite recent increases in dividend payments, the company’s dividends have been volatile over the past decade and are not covered by free cash flows. However, with a payout ratio of 32.7%, dividends are well-covered by earnings, suggesting some stability. The stock trades at good value with a P/E ratio of 6.9x, below the JP market average. Recent strategic partnerships and share repurchase programs highlight Sojitz’s commitment to shareholder returns amidst its evolving business strategy.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Daido Steel Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells steel products both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥233.62 billion.
Operations: Daido Steel Co., Ltd.’s revenue is primarily derived from its Special Steel Products segment at ¥283.84 billion, followed by Functional & Magnetic Materials at ¥218.14 billion, Autoparts & Industrial Machinery Parts at ¥141.85 billion, Distribution Service at ¥46.70 billion, and Engineering at ¥23.27 billion.
