October 2024’s Top Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets navigate the complexities of rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In such an environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by its ability to maintain consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

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Overview: Runner (Xiamen) Corp. is involved in the R&D, design, production, and sale of kitchen and bathroom products as well as water purification products both in China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately CN¥5.72 billion.

Operations: Runner (Xiamen) Corp.’s revenue is primarily derived from its kitchen and bathroom products and water purification products segments.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Runner (Xiamen) Corp. has demonstrated strong earnings growth, with net income rising to CNY 396.6 million for the nine months ended September 2024, reflecting a robust increase from the previous year. The company offers a dividend yield of 3.4%, placing it in the top quartile of CN market dividend payers. However, its four-year dividend history is marked by volatility and recent declines in payments, despite being well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 36.7% and 44%, respectively.

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Overview: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a variety of international, commercial, domestic, and personal banking services to individuals and businesses in Israel, Switzerland, and beyond; it has a market cap of ₪40.31 billion.

Operations: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse banking services provided to both individuals and businesses across Israel, Switzerland, and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank’s dividend payments have grown over the past decade, yet they remain volatile with a history of significant annual drops. The bank’s current dividend yield is 3.17%, lower than the top tier in Israel, and its payout ratio of 30% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite trading below estimated fair value and recent earnings growth, its dividend track record suggests instability for income-focused investors.

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Overview: Zeon Corporation operates in the elastomers and specialty materials sectors with a market cap of ¥294.07 billion.

Operations: Zeon Corporation generates revenue from its elastomers and specialty materials businesses.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Zeon’s dividend payments, though growing over the past decade, have been volatile and unreliable. The payout ratio of 16% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 85.7% indicates coverage by cash flows. Despite earnings growth and trading at a good value with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.9x, the dividend yield of 3.33% remains below Japan’s top tier. Recent buyback plans may influence future capital allocation strategies.

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