As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances and economic uncertainties, dividend stocks continue to attract investors seeking stability and income. In this environment, selecting stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend histories can provide a reliable source of returns amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
System ResearchLtd (TSE:3771)	3.88%	★★★★★★
SIGMAXYZ Holdings (TSE:6088)	5.05%	★★★★★★
Sakai Moving ServiceLtd (TSE:9039)	4.04%	★★★★★★
OUG Holdings (TSE:8041)	3.88%	★★★★★★
NCD (TSE:4783)	4.92%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	6.25%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	4.35%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.76%	★★★★★★
Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd (SHSE:600757)	5.29%	★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)	4.51%	★★★★★★

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

i-Scream Media (KOSDAQ:A461300)

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

Overview: i-Scream Media Co., Ltd. is a digital education company operating in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ₩211.63 billion.

Operations: i-Scream Media CO., LTD. generates its revenue through various segments in the digital education sector, both domestically and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 8.6%

i-Scream Media's dividend payments are well-supported by a low payout ratio of 14.9% and a cash payout ratio of 35.8%, ensuring sustainability. Despite being new to dividends, the company offers an attractive yield of 8.63%, ranking in the top 25% in its market. However, it's too early to assess the reliability or growth potential of these dividends due to their recent initiation. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors seeking value alongside income.

Al-Babtain Power and Telecommunications (SASE:2320)

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

Overview: Al-Babtain Power and Telecommunications Company, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures lighting poles, power transmission towers and accessories, and communication towers both in Saudi Arabia and internationally, with a market cap of SAR3.88 billion.

Operations: Al-Babtain Power and Telecommunications Company generates revenue from several segments, including the Towers and Metal Structures Sector at SAR1.72 billion, Columns and Lighting at SAR518.88 million, Design, Supply and Installation at SAR452.54 million, and the Solar Energy Sector at SAR283.48 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Al-Babtain Power and Telecommunications offers a dividend yield of 3.3%, below the top tier in the SA market, but maintains sustainability with a payout ratio of 48.2% and cash payout ratio of 37.8%. Despite its volatile dividend history, recent affirmations include a SAR 0.50 per share quarterly dividend. The stock trades at an attractive value, significantly below fair value estimates, though high debt levels may concern some investors despite robust earnings growth last year.

Shinsho (TSE:8075)

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

Overview: Shinsho Corporation engages in the global import, export, and trade of iron and steel, ferrous raw materials, nonferrous metals, machinery, information industry products, and welding products with a market cap of ¥75.04 billion.

Operations: Shinsho Corporation's revenue segments include iron and steel at ¥1.19 billion, ferrous raw materials at ¥2.15 billion, nonferrous metals at ¥1.67 billion, machinery at ¥1.02 billion, information industry products at ¥0.95 billion, and welding products at ¥0.88 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Shinsho's dividend payments have been volatile, with recent guidance indicating a slight decrease to ¥52 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 31.8% and 43.3%, respectively. The company also announced commemorative dividends of ¥13 per share for the same period. Trading below fair value estimates, Shinsho's earnings grew by 15.9% last year, supporting its dividend sustainability despite past inconsistencies.

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