As global markets navigate a mixed start to the year, with U.S. indices showing resilience despite economic uncertainties and European inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by its ability to provide consistent income streams and potential for capital appreciation, making it an attractive option for those looking to weather market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Galp Energia SGPS

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

Overview: Galp Energia SGPS operates as an integrated energy company in Portugal and internationally, with a market cap of €11.18 billion.

Operations: Galp Energia SGPS generates revenue through its Upstream segment (€3.79 billion), Commercial segment (€10.29 billion), Industrial & Midstream segment (€9.25 billion), and Renewables and New Businesses segment (€89 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Galp Energia has a history of dividend growth over the past decade, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows, as indicated by low payout ratios (31.8% for earnings and 39.4% for cash). Despite this, its dividend yield of 3.48% is below the top tier in Portugal, and its dividend track record is unstable with volatility noted. Recent earnings show steady revenue growth but a decline in quarterly net income to €269 million from €303 million year-on-year.

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• Our valuation report here indicates Galp Energia SGPS may be overvalued.

Eastern Air Logistics

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

Overview: Eastern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. offers air express, comprehensive ground, and multimodal transport services with a market cap of CN¥26.88 billion.

Operations: Eastern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from three main segments: Air Express (CN¥9.27 billion), Comprehensive Ground Services (CN¥2.48 billion), and Integrated Logistics Solutions (CN¥12.30 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Eastern Air Logistics offers a high dividend yield of 4.6%, ranking in the top 25% within China, supported by low payout ratios (21.4% earnings and 34.8% cash). However, its three-year dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability, with payments experiencing significant fluctuations. Despite this, recent financial performance shows robust growth, with sales reaching CNY 17.67 billion and net income rising to CNY 2.07 billion for the first nine months of 2024.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Eastern Air Logistics' dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Eastern Air Logistics' current price could be quite moderate.

Top Union Electronics

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

Overview: Top Union Electronics Corp. designs, manufactures, and provides technical support for electronic products and communication equipment across Taiwan, the United States, and China, with a market cap of NT$4.71 billion.

Operations: Top Union Electronics Corp. generates revenue from its Contract Electronics Manufacturing Services, amounting to NT$3.16 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Top Union Electronics offers a dividend yield of 4.31%, slightly below the top tier in Taiwan, yet its dividends are supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 66.7% and a cash payout ratio of 39.3%. Despite an unstable dividend history marked by volatility, recent earnings show slight improvement with net income rising to TWD 275.59 million for the first nine months of 2024, indicating potential stability in future payouts.

• Take a closer look at Top Union Electronics' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Top Union Electronics is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

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