As global markets experience a mixed bag of economic indicators, with U.S. consumer confidence dipping and European stocks seeing modest gains, investors are navigating an environment marked by cautious optimism and potential volatility. Amid these shifting dynamics, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns in their portfolios.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) |
6.49% |
★★★★★★ |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
5.12% |
★★★★★★ |
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Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) |
3.41% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.71% |
★★★★★★ |
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Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) |
3.45% |
★★★★★★ |
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Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) |
7.45% |
★★★★★★ |
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China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) |
3.79% |
★★★★★★ |
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HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) |
4.37% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
6.13% |
★★★★★★ |
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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
5.15% |
★★★★★★ |
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Here’s a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: NV Bekaert SA is a global provider of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, with a market cap of €1.76 billion.
Operations: NV Bekaert SA generates revenue from several key segments: Rubber Reinforcement (€1.77 billion), Steel Wire Solutions (€1.13 billion), Specialty Businesses (€672.27 million), and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group (€548.20 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
NV Bekaert’s dividend yield of 5.36% is modest compared to the top Belgian dividend payers, yet its payout ratios indicate sustainability, with earnings and cash flows covering dividends at 37.3% and 52.5%, respectively. Despite a history of volatile dividends, payments have grown over the past decade. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and offers good relative value in its industry, though recent sales guidance suggests challenges with lower volumes and pricing affecting revenue near €4 billion.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Able Engineering Holdings Limited is an investment holding company engaged in the building construction business in Hong Kong, with a market cap of HK$1.12 billion.
Operations: Able Engineering Holdings Limited generates revenue from its building construction business in Hong Kong amounting to HK$6.43 billion.
