Top Global Dividend Stocks For October 2025

In October 2025, global markets are experiencing heightened volatility due to renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns over a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, leading to fluctuations in major stock indices. Amidst this uncertainty, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income, given their ability to provide regular returns even when market conditions are unpredictable.

Click here to see the full list of 1393 stocks from our Top Global Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Kia Corporation manufactures and sells vehicles across South Korea, North America, and Europe, with a market cap of ₩42.95 trillion.

Operations: Kia Corporation’s revenue from the Auto Manufacturers segment amounts to ₩111.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Kia Corporation’s dividend payments are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 29.4% and 36.7%, respectively. The company offers a high dividend yield of 5.78%, ranking in the top quartile among Korean stocks, and has demonstrated reliability over the past decade with stable growth in dividends. Additionally, Kia is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal for value-focused investors.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sichuan Road & Bridge Group Co., Ltd operates in the investment, development, construction, and operation of engineering construction, mining, clean energy, and new materials both in China and internationally with a market cap of CN¥74.26 billion.

Operations: Sichuan Road & Bridge Group Co., Ltd generates revenue through its core activities in engineering construction, mining, clean energy, and new materials across domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Sichuan Road & Bridge Group Ltd’s dividend yield of 5.23% ranks in the top quarter of Chinese dividend payers, yet its sustainability is questioned due to insufficient free cash flow coverage. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 57.3%, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, reflecting inconsistency in reliability. The company has no free cash flows, and debt coverage by operating cash flow remains inadequate, presenting potential risks for income-focused investors seeking stability.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Meiji Electric Industries Co., Ltd. engages in the import, export, and sale of electrical devices, measuring instruments, electrical equipment, and automation and energy-saving components with a market cap of ¥27.56 billion.

Operations: Meiji Electric Industries Ltd. generates revenue of ¥80.40 billion from its Control Equipment, Industrial Equipment, and Measuring Equipment segments.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Meiji Electric Industries Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.09%, placing it among the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers. However, its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite a low payout ratio of 27.9%. The dividends are adequately covered by earnings but less so by cash flows, with an 87% cash payout ratio. Recent financial performance showed significant growth in earnings and sales for Q1 2025, indicating potential future stability.

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Companies discussed in this article include KOSE:A000270 SHSE:600039 and TSE:3388.

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