In the current economic landscape, global markets are witnessing a mix of cautious optimism and uncertainty, with U.S. stocks experiencing declines amid hawkish Federal Reserve commentary and persistent inflation concerns. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks continue to attract investors seeking steady income streams, particularly in times of market volatility. As we explore three global dividend stocks yielding up to 9.7%, it’s important to consider their potential for providing consistent returns through dividends while navigating the broader economic shifts.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Afry AB offers engineering, design, and advisory services across the infrastructure, industry, and energy sectors globally with a market cap of SEK18.07 billion.
Operations: Afry AB generates revenue from several segments, including Infrastructure (SEK10.38 billion), Industrial & Digital Solutions (SEK6.63 billion), Process Industries (SEK4.94 billion), Energy (SEK3.94 billion), and Management Consulting (SEK1.59 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
AFRY’s dividend payments, while covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 72.2% and 37.1% respectively, have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a current yield slightly below the top tier in Sweden, dividends have grown over ten years but remain unstable. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income compared to last year, potentially impacting future payouts. The company is expanding its headquarters, indicating long-term growth plans despite short-term financial pressures.
OM:AFRY Dividend History as at Sep 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Mitsui Matsushima Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the consumer goods, industrial products, and energy sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥77.68 billion.
Operations: Mitsui Matsushima Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations in the consumer goods, industrial products, and energy sectors across Japan and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Mitsui Matsushima Holdings’ dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 14.6% and 79.9% respectively, though past payments have been volatile and unreliable. Despite a dividend yield below Japan’s top quartile, payments have grown over the past decade. With projected net sales of ¥65.5 billion for fiscal year ending March 2026, the company maintains a low price-to-earnings ratio of 8.2x compared to the market average of 14.7x, suggesting potential value appeal amidst share price volatility.
TSE:1518 Dividend History as at Sep 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Chyang Sheng Texing Co., Ltd. operates in Asia, offering natural and man-made fiber dyeing and finishing products and services, with a market cap of NT$3.47 billion.
Operations: Chyang Sheng Texing Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Weaving, Dyeing and Finishing Services segment, amounting to NT$225.69 million.
Dividend Yield: 9.7%
Chyang Sheng Texing’s dividend yield of 9.72% is among the top 25% in Taiwan, yet its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 61.5%, dividends aren’t covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Recent earnings showed mixed results with a net loss for Q2 but significant revenue growth over six months to TWD 684.75 million, reflecting potential operational volatility impacting dividend stability.
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Companies discussed in this article include OM:AFRY TSE:1518 and TWSE:1463.
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