As global markets navigate the complexities of recent rate cuts and political uncertainties, investors are closely watching how these factors influence stock performance. With U.S. stocks experiencing a volatile week due to cautious Federal Reserve commentary and looming government shutdown fears, many are turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst market fluctuations. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks with reliable yields can offer stability and income generation for portfolios looking to weather economic shifts.
Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Acter Group Corporation Limited offers engineering services across Taiwan, Mainland China, and other Asian countries with a market cap of NT$45.17 billion.
Operations: Acter Group Corporation Limited generates its revenue from engineering services primarily in Mainland China (NT$12.95 billion), followed by Taiwan (NT$11.97 billion) and other Asian countries (NT$3.09 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3%
Acter Group’s dividend yield of 3.02% is below the top 25% in the Taiwan market, yet its payout ratio of 61.6% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite a history of volatility, recent increases and TWD 5 per share distribution indicate growth potential. Financially, Acter reported strong Q3 results with net income rising to TWD 627.96 million from TWD 507.61 million year-on-year, supporting dividend sustainability amidst improving revenue figures.
TPEX:5536 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Kuriyama Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries in industrial, construction, sports facility, and other materials businesses both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥24.43 billion.
Operations: Kuriyama Holdings Corporation generates revenue through its North America segment with ¥43.01 billion, Asian Business – Industry Materials at ¥17.74 billion, Asian Business – Sports and Construction Materials at ¥9.46 billion, Europe, South America and Oceania Business contributing ¥6.83 billion, and Asian Business – Others at ¥0.95 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
Kuriyama Holdings offers a stable dividend yield of 3.62%, slightly below the top 25% in the JP market. Its low payout ratios—31.9% for earnings and 17.8% for cash flows—ensure dividends are well-covered, indicating sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have consistently grown without volatility, supported by a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 6.4x compared to the market average of 13.5x, suggesting good value relative to peers and industry standards.
TSE:3355 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. operates in the lifestyle and industry support sectors in Japan, with a market cap of ¥926.55 billion.
Operations: Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd.’s revenue is derived from its operations in the lifestyle and industry support sectors within Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Yuasa Trading’s dividend yield of 3.81% ranks in the top 25% of JP market payers, yet recent volatility and a high cash payout ratio (99.9%) raise concerns about sustainability. The recent reduction in dividends from ¥86 to ¥72 per share highlights these challenges. Despite a low earnings payout ratio (22.4%), dividends aren’t fully covered by cash flows, indicating potential risks for investors seeking reliable income streams, although the price-to-earnings ratio of 10.3x suggests some value compared to the market average.
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Companies discussed in this article include TPEX:5536 TSE:3355 and TSE:8074.
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