In the current landscape, global markets are experiencing volatility with U.S. stocks declining amid cautious commentary from the Federal Reserve and political uncertainty surrounding a potential government shutdown. Despite these challenges, economic indicators such as robust GDP growth and strong retail sales suggest underlying resilience in the economy. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability by providing consistent income streams, which may be appealing to investors seeking to navigate market fluctuations while potentially benefiting from long-term capital appreciation.
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
4.98%
★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)
4.56%
★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)
7.56%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Taiwan Puritic Corp. operates in Taiwan, focusing on the sale and maintenance of integrated circuit semiconductors, electronics, and computer equipment products, with a market cap of NT$10.03 billion.
Operations: Taiwan Puritic Corp.’s revenue segment includes the installation of gas equipment, generating NT$15.99 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Taiwan Puritic offers a compelling dividend profile with a payout ratio of 44.1% and a cash payout ratio of 69.2%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 7.3x suggests it is undervalued compared to the Taiwan market average of 20.8x, while its dividend yield ranks in the top quartile at 6.06%. However, with only three years of dividend history, long-term reliability remains unproven.
TPEX:6826 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the oil industry both in Japan and internationally through its subsidiaries, with a market capitalization of ¥572.78 billion.
Operations: Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the Petroleum segment at ¥2.45 trillion, followed by the Petrochemical Business at ¥352.33 billion, and Oil Exploration and Production at ¥133.55 billion, with additional contributions from the Renewable Energy Business amounting to ¥13.41 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Cosmo Energy Holdings’ dividend yield of 4.44% ranks in the top 25% in Japan, supported by a stable and growing dividend history over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 39.3%, dividends are not backed by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Recent financial maneuvers include ¥15 billion in fixed-income offerings and share buybacks totaling ¥22.99 billion, reflecting strategic capital management amid robust earnings growth last year.
TSE:5021 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and sell automotive electrical components and parts for the aftermarket in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥37.99 billion.
Operations: Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. generates revenue through the development, manufacturing, and sale of automotive electrical components and parts for the aftermarket both domestically in Japan and internationally.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Ichikoh Industries’ dividend yield of 3.29% falls below the top quartile in Japan, though its low payout ratios—10.8% from earnings and 14.4% from cash flows—indicate strong coverage. Despite a decade of growth, dividends have been volatile with significant annual drops, reflecting an unstable track record. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.8x, Ichikoh is valued attractively compared to the broader JP market average of 13.5x.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Companies discussed in this article include TPEX:6826 TSE:5021 and TSE:7244.
