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Global Dividend Stocks To Watch In April 2026

As global markets navigate the complexities of Middle East tensions and energy market volatility, investors are paying close attention to economic indicators and geopolitical developments that influence stock performance. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks continue to attract interest for their potential to provide steady income streams, especially in times of uncertainty. A good dividend stock often exhibits strong fundamentals and a history of reliable payouts, making it an appealing choice for those seeking stability in turbulent markets.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Toukei Computer (TSE:4746)

3.84%

★★★★★★

Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)

4.51%

★★★★★★

Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)

4.72%

★★★★★★

SIGMAXYZ Holdings (TSE:6088)

4.23%

★★★★★★

NCD (TSE:4783)

4.41%

★★★★★★

HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)

4.89%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.47%

★★★★★★

Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd (SHSE:600757)

4.45%

★★★★★★

Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)

4.73%

★★★★★★

Binggrae (KOSE:A005180)

4.48%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1239 stocks from our Top Global Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

LG Uplus

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆

Overview:LG Uplus Corp. offers a range of telecommunication services in South Korea and has a market cap of ₩6.93 trillion.

Operations:LG Uplus Corp.'s revenue primarily comes from its LG U+ Division, contributing ₩14.32 billion, and its LG Hello Vision Division, adding ₩1.27 billion.

Dividend Yield:3.8%

LG Uplus has shown significant earnings growth, reporting a net income increase to KRW 523.87 billion for 2025. With a payout ratio of 54% and cash payout ratio of 28.8%, its dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, offering sustainability despite a volatile history over the past seven years. The company declared a dividend of KRW 410 per share, placing it in the top tier for yield in Korea's market at 3.8%.

KOSE:A032640 Dividend History as at Apr 2026
KOSE:A032640 Dividend History as at Apr 2026

Ling Yun Industrial

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆

Overview:Ling Yun Industrial Corporation Limited operates in China, focusing on the production and sale of automotive plastic and plastic piping systems, with a market cap of CN¥11.99 billion.

Operations:Ling Yun Industrial Corporation Limited's revenue primarily comes from its automotive plastic and plastic piping systems segments in China.

Dividend Yield:3.7%

Ling Yun Industrial's dividend yield of 3.71% ranks it among the top 25% of dividend payers in China, though its history has been volatile over the past decade. Despite this instability, dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 53.7% and 50.7%, respectively. The stock is trading at a favorable value with a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8x, below the market average, supported by strong earnings growth trends.

SHSE:600480 Dividend History as at Apr 2026
SHSE:600480 Dividend History as at Apr 2026

Zhejiang Xinao Textiles

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆

Overview:Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of wool yarn, wool tops, and cashmere yarns in China with a market capitalization of CN¥5.80 billion.

Operations:Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc. generates revenue from its operations in the research, development, production, and sale of wool yarn and cashmere yarns in China.

Dividend Yield:3.4%

Zhejiang Xinao Textiles' dividend yield of 3.43% places it in the top 25% of Chinese dividend payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. While earnings cover the payout with a reasonable ratio of 50.7%, cash flows do not, indicating sustainability concerns. The stock trades at a good value, being 33.8% below fair value estimates, with recent earnings growth supporting potential future stability despite historical volatility in payments.

SHSE:603889 Dividend History as at Apr 2026
SHSE:603889 Dividend History as at Apr 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 KOSE:A032640 SHSE:600480 and SHSE:603889.

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