In the current global market landscape, uncertainty surrounding trade policy and fluctuating economic indicators have contributed to a mixed performance across major indices. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking stable income streams. A good dividend stock often combines a reliable payout history with resilience in diverse market conditions, offering potential stability amid economic fluctuations.
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
4.88%
★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)
4.01%
★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)
3.98%
★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)
4.38%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.12%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd. is a construction works company operating in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥62.78 billion.
Operations: MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its construction works operations both domestically in Japan and internationally.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Ltd.’s dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, with a low payout ratio of 38.3%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. However, the dividend yield of 3.56% is slightly below Japan’s top quartile for dividend payers. Recent share buybacks aim to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns, though dividends aren’t supported by free cash flows despite recent earnings growth of 27.8%.
TSE:1976 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc. manages and operates banks and other companies offering financial and non-financial solutions in Japan, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore, with a market cap of ¥286.09 billion.
Operations: Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc.’s revenue is derived from its operations in banking and other financial services across Japan, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings has a reasonably low payout ratio of 30.5%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings. However, dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade despite an increase in payouts during that period. The company recently completed a share buyback for ¥1.99 billion, potentially enhancing shareholder value. Its dividend yield of 4.38% ranks among the top 25% in Japan, though its unstable track record may concern some investors.
TSE:7189 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Lite-On Technology Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of modules and system solutions and has a market cap of approximately NT$255.33 billion.
Operations: Lite-On Technology Corporation’s revenue is primarily derived from its Information and Consumer Electronics Segment (NT$60.96 billion), Cloud and IoT Segment (NT$47.74 billion), and Optoelectronic Department (NT$28.58 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Lite-On Technology’s dividend payments are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 83.5% and 83.6%, respectively, though its yield of 4.05% is below the top quartile in Taiwan. Despite a history of volatility over the past decade, dividends have grown during this period. Lite-On is trading at a discount to estimated fair value and remains active in high-performance computing innovations, potentially supporting future financial performance amidst an unstable dividend track record.
TWSE:2301 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include TSE:1976 TSE:7189 and TWSE:2301.
