In a week marked by a flurry of earnings reports and economic data, global markets experienced some turbulence, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P MidCap 400 hitting record highs before retreating. Amidst this volatility, dividend stocks can offer stability through consistent income streams, which may be appealing to investors seeking refuge from market fluctuations. As such, identifying robust dividend stocks becomes crucial in navigating these uncertain times.

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MegaStudyEdu

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

Overview: MegaStudyEdu Co. Ltd. offers online and offline educational services in South Korea, with a market cap of ₩490.82 billion.

Operations: MegaStudyEdu Co. Ltd.'s revenue segments include High School education at ₩591.27 billion, Elementary and Middle School education at ₩216.85 billion, University education at ₩76.42 billion, and Employment services generating ₩57.27 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

MegaStudyEdu's dividend yield of 4.46% places it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the KR market, with a low cash payout ratio of 19.9%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows and earnings (payout ratio: 27.8%). However, its dividend history is less than ten years and has been volatile, with significant annual drops over 20%. Recent buybacks totaling KRW 9.99 billion may support future stability but don't guarantee reliability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in MegaStudyEdu's dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our MegaStudyEdu valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Philippine Seven

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

Overview: Philippine Seven Corporation operates convenience stores in the Philippines and has a market cap of ₱119.51 billion.

Operations: Philippine Seven Corporation generates revenue of ₱86.14 billion from its store operations segment.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Philippine Seven's dividend yield of 6.08% is below the top tier in the PH market, and its high payout ratio of 196.3% indicates dividends are not covered by earnings, though cash flows cover it at a more reasonable 69.7%. Despite earnings growth of 36.3% last year and recent revenue increases to PHP 23.07 billion, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with unreliable payments affecting their stability for investors seeking consistent returns.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Philippine Seven with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Philippine Seven is trading beyond its estimated value.

Advanced Power Electronics

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

Overview: Advanced Power Electronics Co., Ltd. supplies metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFET) components across multiple continents, with a market cap of NT$9.85 billion.

Operations: Advanced Power Electronics Co., Ltd. generates revenue of NT$2.80 billion from its Electronic Components & Parts segment.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Advanced Power Electronics' dividend yield of 2.99% is lower than Taiwan's top tier, with a history of volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 68.6% and 34.8%, respectively. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 23.1x offers good value compared to the industry average, though its unstable dividend track record may concern investors seeking consistent returns.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Advanced Power Electronics.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Advanced Power Electronics shares in the market.

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Companies discussed in this article include KOSDAQ:A215200 PSE:SEVN and TWSE:8261.

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