In light of recent global market fluctuations, including the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on future rate cuts and the looming threat of a U.S. government shutdown, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income. Amidst this backdrop, identifying stocks with reliable dividend yields can be an attractive strategy for those seeking stability in uncertain times.

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

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

Overview: SNT Holdings CO., LTD operates in the auto parts and industrial facilities sectors, with a market cap of ₩328.96 billion.

Operations: SNT Holdings CO., LTD generates revenue from its Vehicle Parts segment at ₩1.27 billion and Industrial Equipment segment at ₩286.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

SNT Holdings' dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with low payout ratios of 10.1% and 15.3%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, the dividend has been volatile over its five-year history, dropping annually by over 20%. Despite this instability, it offers a competitive yield in the top 25% of the KR market. Recent earnings growth supports potential future payments but does not guarantee stability or growth in dividends.

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

Overview: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. offers a variety of international, commercial, domestic, and personal banking services to individuals and businesses in Israel, Switzerland, and internationally with a market cap of ₪41.22 billion.

Operations: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. generates its revenue through a diverse array of banking services catering to individual and business clients across Israel, Switzerland, and other international markets.