In the midst of a choppy start to the year for global markets, characterized by inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are seeking stability in their portfolios. Dividend stocks can offer a measure of resilience and income potential, especially during times when market volatility is pronounced.

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Overview: Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) offers a range of insurance products for individuals and corporates in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED1.35 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue segments include Life and Medical insurance, generating AED542.59 million, and Motor and General insurance, contributing AED630.70 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) offers a stable dividend, consistently growing over the past decade with a current yield of 5.19%. Despite being lower than the top tier in the AE market, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 53.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 80.1%). Recent earnings showed a decline in quarterly net income to AED 9.82 million from AED 48.71 million last year, impacting profit margins but maintaining overall dividend reliability.

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Overview: Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. is a company that produces and sells liquor products both in China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately CN¥1.80 trillion.

Operations: Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its liquor segment, which amounts to CN¥165.20 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Kweichow Moutai’s dividend payments have been reliable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.46%, placing it in the top 25% of CN market dividend payers. However, its dividends are not well covered by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 109.3%. Earnings coverage is more favorable with a payout ratio of 46.9%. Recent earnings growth supports future stability, but cash flow coverage remains a concern.

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Overview: Taiwan Taxi Co., Ltd. offers taxi services in Taiwan and has a market cap of NT$7.59 billion.

Operations: Taiwan Taxi Co., Ltd.’s revenue segments include Information Media Services generating NT$2.34 billion and Sales of Platform Peripherals contributing NT$968.16 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Taiwan Taxi Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.67%, ranking it in the top 25% of dividend payers in Taiwan’s market. Its dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 72.1% and 74.4%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a volatile history over the past decade. Recent earnings growth supports this stability, with net income rising significantly year-over-year for both quarterly and nine-month periods ending September 2024.

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Companies discussed in this article include DFM:DIN SHSE:600519 and TPEX:2640.

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