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Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026

As of May 2026, Asian markets are showing resilience with Chinese equities advancing and Japan's indices reaching record highs, driven by strong domestic demand and optimism around AI-related growth. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for investors looking to balance risk in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Toukei Computer (TSE:4746)

4.17%

★★★★★★

System ResearchLtd (TSE:3771)

4.05%

★★★★★★

NCD (TSE:4783)

4.94%

★★★★★★

Maezawa Kasei Industries (TSE:7925)

3.76%

★★★★★★

HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)

5.54%

★★★★★★

Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)

4.47%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.56%

★★★★★★

CREEK & RIVER (TSE:4763)

3.87%

★★★★★★

Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd (SHSE:600757)

4.74%

★★★★★★

Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)

4.82%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 994 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Macnica Galaxy

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆

Overview:Macnica Galaxy Inc. operates in the agency trading and technical service of semiconductor electronic components across Taiwan, other parts of Asia, and internationally, with a market capitalization of NT$8.14 billion.

Operations:Macnica Galaxy Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its operations in the agency trading and technical service of semiconductor electronic components across various regions.

Dividend Yield:4.2%

Macnica Galaxy's dividend payments are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 41.1% and a cash payout ratio of 13.3%. Despite this coverage, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade, experiencing significant annual drops. Recent earnings show strong growth, with Q1 2026 net income rising to TWD 228.23 million from TWD 138.21 million year-over-year, indicating potential for future dividend stability if sustained.

TPEX:6227 Dividend History as at May 2026
TPEX:6227 Dividend History as at May 2026

Muto Seiko

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆

Overview:Muto Seiko Co., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells plastic parts across Japan, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, the rest of Asia, and internationally, with a market cap of ¥16.09 billion.

Operations:Muto Seiko Co. generates revenue from its operations in the manufacture and sale of plastic components across various regions including Japan, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia as well as international markets.

Dividend Yield:4.4%

Muto Seiko's dividend yield of 4.36% ranks in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, yet its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with annual drops exceeding 20%. Despite this instability, recent earnings growth of 31.8% suggests potential for improvement. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 41.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 80.6%), offering some reassurance despite a highly volatile share price recently.

TSE:7927 Dividend History as at May 2026
TSE:7927 Dividend History as at May 2026

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆

Overview:MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. is an insurance holding company that provides insurance and financial services globally, with a market cap of approximately ¥6.52 trillion.

Operations:MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its global insurance and financial services operations.

Dividend Yield:3.5%

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings offers a stable dividend history over the past decade, with reliable payments and minimal volatility. Despite a modest dividend yield of 3.51%, below the top 25% in Japan, its low payout ratio of 22.9% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent buybacks further signal shareholder value focus, though future earnings are forecasted to decline slightly. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to peers.

TSE:8725 Dividend History as at May 2026
TSE:8725 Dividend History as at May 2026

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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 TPEX:6227 TSE:7927 and TSE:8725.

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