As global markets navigate a period of volatility marked by fluctuating corporate earnings and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability and income in their portfolios. In this context, high-quality dividend stocks can offer a reliable stream of income and potential resilience against market turbulence, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Briscoe Group

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

Overview: Briscoe Group Limited, with a market cap of NZ$1.06 billion, operates in New Zealand retailing homeware and sporting products through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Briscoe Group Limited generates revenue through its retail operations in New Zealand, with NZ$490.75 million from homeware and NZ$304.04 million from sporting goods.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Briscoe Group's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 86.5% and 72.5% respectively, suggesting sustainability despite recent volatility in dividend history. The company recently revised its earnings guidance downward, expecting NPAT to exceed NZ$66 million for fiscal year ending January 2025, excluding a one-off tax adjustment. Although trading below fair value estimates, Briscoe's dividend yield is slightly lower than the top tier in the NZ market.

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• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Briscoe Group's shares may be trading at a discount.

Aboitiz Power

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

Overview: Aboitiz Power Corporation, with a market cap of ₱288.23 billion, operates in the Philippines through its subsidiaries in power generation and distribution as well as electricity retail businesses.

Operations: Aboitiz Power Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its power generation segment, which accounts for ₱126.49 billion, and its power distribution segment, contributing ₱55.87 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Aboitiz Power's dividend sustainability is supported by earnings and cash flow coverage, with payout ratios of 49.5% and 59.8% respectively, despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade. The company trades at a discount to its estimated fair value but carries significant debt levels. Recent board changes include appointing Mr. Antonio A Canova as Chairman of the Board Audit Committee, which may influence future governance and financial strategies impacting dividends.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Aboitiz Power.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Aboitiz Power's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Philippine Seven

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

Overview: Philippine Seven Corporation operates convenience stores in the Philippines and has a market cap of ₱98.33 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue segment for Philippine Seven Corporation is Store Operations, generating ₱88.61 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.4%

Philippine Seven's dividend yield of 7.38% ranks in the top 25% of the PH market, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 191.4%, not covered by earnings, though cash flow coverage at 71% is reasonable. Dividends have been volatile over the past decade despite recent earnings growth of PHP 2.58 billion for nine months ending September 2024. Recent corporate governance changes include reducing board members from eleven to nine directors.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Philippine Seven's dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Philippine Seven shares in the market.

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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 NZSE:BGP PSE:AP and PSE:SEVN.

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