As global markets experience mixed signals with U.S. consumer confidence dipping and stock indexes showing moderate gains, investors are navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating economic indicators and geopolitical tensions. In such an environment, focusing on high-quality dividend stocks can provide a measure of stability and income, as these stocks often represent companies with strong fundamentals and resilient business models capable of weathering market volatility.
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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) |
5.02% |
★★★★★★ |
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CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) |
4.84% |
★★★★★★ |
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Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) |
3.27% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) |
7.42% |
★★★★★★ |
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GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) |
4.38% |
★★★★★★ |
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FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) |
6.38% |
★★★★★★ |
|
E J Holdings (TSE:2153) |
3.82% |
★★★★★★ |
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Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) |
4.81% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
5.15% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1949 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: Eni S.p.A. is a global integrated energy company with a market capitalization of €40.67 billion.
Operations: Eni S.p.A.’s revenue segments include Exploration & Production (€23.93 billion), Global Gas & LNG Portfolio (€15.71 billion), and Corporate and Other Activities (€2.07 billion).
Dividend Yield: 7.2%
Eni’s dividend yield of 7.18% ranks among the top 25% in the Italian market, indicating an attractive payout for income-focused investors. Despite this, Eni’s dividends have been volatile over the past decade and have decreased during this period. The company’s dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 29.9%, and cash flows also support these payments with a cash payout ratio of 58.5%. Recent earnings showed declines, impacting overall profitability and net income margins compared to last year.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: EFG International AG, with a market cap of CHF3.96 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer private banking, wealth management, and asset management services.
Operations: EFG International AG generates revenue from several segments, including the Americas (CHF128.80 million), Asia Pacific (CHF176.70 million), United Kingdom (CHF193.30 million), Switzerland & Italy (CHF449.70 million), Global Markets & Treasury (CHF55.30 million), Investment and Wealth Solutions (CHF122.90 million), and Continental Europe & Middle East (CHF257.30 million).
