Amidst a backdrop of record highs in major U.S. indices and geopolitical developments influencing market sentiment, investors are increasingly seeking stability through reliable dividend stocks. With the S&P 500 marking its longest winning streak in over two months, finding stocks that offer consistent income can be an effective strategy to navigate current economic uncertainties and capitalize on robust market performance.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

SKY Network Television (NZSE:SKT)

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

Overview: SKY Network Television Limited is an entertainment company offering sports and entertainment media services, along with telecommunications services in New Zealand and internationally, with a market cap of NZ$340.06 million.

Operations: SKY Network Television Limited generates revenue from various segments, including NZ$53.60 million from advertising, NZ$54.55 million from commercial activities, NZ$498.67 million through Sky Box subscriptions, NZ$27.51 million via broadband subscriptions, and NZ$110.39 million from streaming subscriptions.

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

SKY Network Television's dividend payments are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 55.2% and 51.9%, respectively. Despite a top-tier dividend yield of 7.2% in New Zealand, the dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, reflecting an unstable track record. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, potentially offering good relative value compared to peers amidst recent strategic content partnerships enhancing its market position.

• Take a closer look at SKY Network Television's potential here in our dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of SKY Network Television shares in the market.

Formosa Optical TechnologyLtd (TPEX:5312)

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

Overview: Formosa Optical Technology Co., Ltd. operates in Taiwan, offering eyecare products, with a market capitalization of NT$6.55 billion.

Operations: Formosa Optical Technology Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its Bio Division, contributing NT$930.46 million, and Bio Technology segment, adding NT$2.91 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Formosa Optical Technology's dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 72.3% and 88.8%, respectively. The company offers a high dividend yield of 5.29%, ranking in the top 25% in Taiwan, and has consistently grown its dividends over the past decade without volatility. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 13.7x suggests good value compared to the broader market, while recent earnings growth further strengthens its dividend sustainability.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Formosa Optical TechnologyLtd with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Formosa Optical TechnologyLtd is trading beyond its estimated value.

Bank of Iwate (TSE:8345)

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

Overview: The Bank of Iwate, Ltd. provides a range of financial products and services in Japan with a market cap of ¥45.47 billion.

Operations: The Bank of Iwate, Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from the Banking Industry at ¥41.42 billion, with additional contributions from Leasing at ¥4.47 billion and the Credit Card Business and Credit Guarantee Business at ¥1.20 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Bank of Iwate's dividend yield of 4.33% ranks in the top 25% in Japan, although its dividend history has been volatile with significant annual drops. Despite this, the low payout ratio of 14.6% indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings, suggesting some stability in payments. The stock trades at a notable discount to its estimated fair value, potentially offering good value for investors seeking income opportunities despite concerns over high bad loans at 2.6%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Bank of Iwate stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Bank of Iwate shares in the market.

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