The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently experienced a downturn, primarily influenced by companies trading ex-dividend, which has impacted indices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In light of these market conditions, identifying dividend stocks that offer stability and potential income can be an attractive strategy for investors looking to navigate the current economic landscape.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) |
6.79% |
★★★★★★ |
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Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) |
7.49% |
★★★★★☆ |
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National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK) |
7.46% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) |
6.62% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) |
5.63% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180) |
5.58% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Riyad Bank (SASE:1010) |
5.46% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) |
5.33% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010) |
9.26% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Nuh Çimento Sanayi (IBSE:NUHCM) |
3.38% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.
Here’s a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Haci Ömer Sabanci Holding A.S. is a diversified company engaged in finance, manufacturing, and trading sectors globally, with a market cap of TRY176.54 billion.
Operations: Haci Ömer Sabanci Holding A.S. generates revenue primarily from its banking segment at TRY661.68 billion, followed by energy at TRY247.05 billion, material technologies at TRY83.76 billion, digital services at TRY73.27 billion, financial services at TRY59.12 billion, and mobility solutions at TRY52.53 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Haci Ömer Sabanci Holding’s dividend yield of 3.5% places it among the top 25% of dividend payers in Turkey, yet its high payout ratio of 392.4% raises concerns about sustainability. Despite a history of increasing dividends over the past decade, payments have been volatile and unreliable, with recent earnings showing a net loss of TRY 15.47 billion for 2024 compared to prior profits, highlighting potential risks for dividend stability moving forward.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Atreyu Capital Markets Ltd, with a market cap of ₪1.12 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer investment management services in Israel.
Operations: Atreyu Capital Markets Ltd generates its revenue primarily through investment management services offered by its subsidiaries in Israel.