As most Gulf markets experience gains amid anticipation of U.S. tariff policy clarity, investors in the Middle East are closely watching oil price movements and geopolitical developments that continue to influence regional financial indices. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking reliable returns in uncertain times.
Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) |
7.10% |
★★★★★★ |
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) |
7.43% |
★★★★★☆ |
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK) |
7.14% |
★★★★★☆ |
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) |
5.69% |
★★★★★☆ |
Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180) |
5.56% |
★★★★★☆ |
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) |
5.31% |
★★★★★☆ |
Delek Group (TASE:DLEKG) |
8.52% |
★★★★★☆ |
Riyad Bank (SASE:1010) |
5.47% |
★★★★★☆ |
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD) |
4.93% |
★★★★★☆ |
Nuh Çimento Sanayi (IBSE:NUHCM) |
3.36% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S. is involved in the manufacture, assembly, import, export, and sale of motor vehicles and spare parts primarily in Turkey, with a market cap of TRY362.84 billion.
Operations: Ford Otomotiv Sanayi generates revenue primarily from the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles, amounting to TRY594.99 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3%
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi offers a dividend yield of 3.03%, placing it in the top 25% of Turkish dividend payers. However, its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade, with payouts not consistently covered by earnings or free cash flow. Despite a low payout ratio (28.3%), high debt levels and reduced profit margins (6.5% from 11.9%) highlight financial challenges, though it trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 9.3x compared to the market average of 17.6x.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi is a distributor of IT products in Turkey, with a market cap of TRY5.35 billion.
Operations: Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi generates its revenue primarily through the distribution of IT products within Turkey.