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Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2026

As global markets kick off the year with notable gains, particularly in Asia, investors are paying close attention to the region's economic resilience and evolving market dynamics. In this context, dividend stocks offer a compelling opportunity for those seeking steady income streams amidst fluctuating geopolitical and economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)

3.56%

★★★★★★

Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)

5.36%

★★★★★★

NCD (TSE:4783)

3.71%

★★★★★★

HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)

3.93%

★★★★★★

Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)

4.02%

★★★★★★

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

4.31%

★★★★★★

Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd (SHSE:600757)

4.58%

★★★★★★

CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)

4.85%

★★★★★★

Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)

3.71%

★★★★★★

Binggrae (KOSE:A005180)

4.46%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 975 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Weichai Power

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆

Overview:Weichai Power Co., Ltd. operates in the automobile and equipment manufacturing industry both in China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately HK$176.71 billion.

Operations:Weichai Power Co., Ltd.'s revenue is derived from its operations in the automobile and equipment manufacturing sector, serving both domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield:3.8%

Weichai Power's dividend payments are supported by a reasonable cash payout ratio of 29.4%, indicating solid coverage by cash flows, and a payout ratio of 51.5% from earnings, suggesting sustainability despite an unstable track record. The company's dividends have been volatile over the past decade but have shown growth during this period. Recent earnings report shows net income at CNY 8.88 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, reflecting steady financial performance amidst board changes and strategic partnerships in fuel cell technology development with Ceres Power Holdings plc.

SEHK:2338 Dividend History as at Jan 2026
SEHK:2338 Dividend History as at Jan 2026

UEKI

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆

Overview:UEKI Corporation, with a market cap of ¥19.31 billion, provides construction services in Japan through its subsidiaries.

Operations:UEKI Corporation generates revenue through its Construction Business, which accounts for ¥50.20 billion, Real Estate Business at ¥3.39 billion, and Building Material Manufacturing and Sales Business contributing ¥707.60 million.

Dividend Yield:3.1%

UEKI's dividend payments are well-supported, with a low cash payout ratio of 16.3% and a payout ratio of 25.3% from earnings, underscoring their sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and reliable with consistent growth, though the yield of 3.07% is below Japan's top tier dividend payers. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, UEKI offers potential value for investors seeking steady income streams in Asia.

TSE:1867 Dividend History as at Jan 2026
TSE:1867 Dividend History as at Jan 2026

OSG

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆

Overview:OSG Corporation, with a market cap of ¥205.21 billion, manufactures and sells precision machinery tools across Japan, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Operations:OSG Corporation's revenue primarily comes from its precision machinery tools business, which it operates across various global regions including Japan, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Dividend Yield:3.4%

OSG Corporation's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with recent increases in payouts, such as JPY 60.00 per share for the fiscal year ending November 2025. However, a decrease to JPY 45.00 is expected for fiscal 2026. The company's payout ratio of 34.9% indicates earnings cover dividends well, and a new policy aims to enhance capital efficiency with a target payout ratio of 45%. Despite these changes, dividend stability remains uncertain.

TSE:6136 Dividend History as at Jan 2026
TSE:6136 Dividend History as at Jan 2026

Summing It All Up

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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 SEHK:2338 TSE:1867 and TSE:6136.

This article was originally published by Simply Wall St .

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