Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks are great for investors who want regular passive income from their equity investment. These are well established businesses because of which they earn good profit and are able to give regular dividend payouts to its shareholders.

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Name	Div Yld	Price	M Cap	Analyst Rating	Target Price	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Fortis Malar Hospitals Ltd	91.29%	₹55.02	Small Cap	NA	NA	-27.64%	-6.16%	-15.17%	8.27%	2.15	95.46	0.8	0.2	-0.06 Cr	-100.11%	-392.76%	-675.86%	NA	-100%	-31.34%	-14.77%	76.8%	0%	-526.42%	-775.69%	Healthcare	105.09	-6.99%	-1.52%	24.16	23979
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd	20.4%	₹19.85	Small Cap	NA	NA	-25.59%	-0.25%	-22%	-6.37%	34.22	-35.6	0.75	1.18	25.78 Cr	40.72%	51.89%	-60.79%	512.74	2.02%	6.59%	14.39%	5.01%	37.94%	42.49%	-65.73%	Consumer Cyclical	3543.75	1.7%	2.29%	0.56	2456548
Xchanging Solutions Ltd	16.78%	₹115.47	Small Cap	NA	NA	2.6%	28.44%	1.42%	120.15%	38.75	39.56	4.01	1.29	10.63 Cr	-14.14%	-69.49%	-78.06%	44.06	-0.9%	0%	-10.89%	7.85%	-13.36%	-69.49%	-75.38%	Technology	1302.15	30.05%	32.21%	1.23	122507
Siddhika Coatings Ltd	16.63%	₹140.30	Small Cap	NA	NA	29.28%	51.68%	230.66%	392.63%	0	46.07	2.1	0.68	0 Cr	0%	33.42%	379.05%	NA	0%	13.47%	122.24%	13.21%	0%	17.58%	115.55%	Financial Services	84.31	16.18%	22.74%	8.14	3000
L&T Finance Ltd	15.81%	₹166.64	Mid Cap	BUY	207.35	-4.76%	20.62%	80.64%	106.88%	16.12	27.44	1.7	1.48	696.68 Cr	1.67%	50.81%	144.2%	4024.02	6.33%	6.31%	1.71%	17.06%	-4.38%	41.86%	140.1%	Financial Services	41480.9	10.27%	8.2%	9.31	11045604
Vedanta Ltd	10.87%	₹480.85	Large Cap	BUY	510.12	82.26%	111.69%	29.59%	222.39%	34.27	23.63	1.54	1.23	5095 Cr	123.96%	-48.04%	-49.86%	35239	0.86%	-2.43%	63.29%	5.24%	122.04%	-46.75%	-69.3%	Basic Materials	184628.97	6.56%	11.45%	20.26	10334732
IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd	7.49%	₹11.54	Small Cap	NA	NA	21.6%	47.95%	89.18%	203.68%	76.93	27.44	2.69	1.02	-3.72 Cr	-175%	-29.12%	25.78%	9.96	-40%	-13.45%	14.3%	18.54%	-225%	-18.1%	10.05%	Financial Services	359.25	19.46%	19.2%	0.38	137938
Embassy Office Parks REIT	7.29%	₹391.49	Mid Cap	BUY	408.71	0.11%	27.15%	11.86%	-4.38%	40.78	26.57	0	0.1	178.76 Cr	-36.93%	90.53%	38.04%	970.45	-1.12%	8.04%	55.27%	25.26%	-36.21%	76.36%	-11.1%	Utilities	36797.24	4.19%	5.06%	0	144304
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd	6.98%	₹165.35	Large Cap	HOLD	175.67	55.86%	82.4%	85.37%	69.36%	7.38	18.06	1.31	1.51	3722.63 Cr	-32.17%	268.76%	98.33%	193844.91	-2.42%	-7.77%	113.31%	5.56%	-30.49%	299.83%	-7.02%	Energy	231983.7	25.44%	20.28%	31.34	11701011
Jaysynth Orgochem Ltd	6.78%	₹18.22	Small Cap	NA	NA	187.09%	210.92%	216.87%	771.77%	18.04	62.81	0.96	0.67	2.86 Cr	-15.13%	1455.7%	-2958.14%	50.37	-9.72%	9.69%	1616.21%	5.8%	-6%	1318.33%	-266.54%	Basic Materials	250.79	12.68%	11.99%	0.91	13004
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd	6.62%	₹431.60	Mid Cap	HOLD	384.43	125.61%	147.29%	100.19%	104.29%	9.29	18.06	1.65	1.55	633.94 Cr	-76.6%	-329.43%	50.19%	113387.13	-0.61%	-1.55%	86.01%	3.69%	-76.46%	-333.05%	-19.26%	Energy	92209.19	42.75%	21.4%	75.24	4941502
Shri Dinesh Mills Ltd	6.28%	₹454.00	Small Cap	NA	NA	0%	-9.56%	-30.45%	303.62%	5.05	80.7	1.36	0	2.64 Cr	46.67%	94.21%	336.61%	23.84	-12.32%	3.03%	36.38%	46.1%	67.28%	88.51%	220.14%	Consumer Cyclical	248.58	8.03%	9.79%	83.25	1634

What are Dividend Stocks?

Dividend stocks are shares of companies that distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders on a regular basis, typically quarterly or annually. These payouts are a way for companies to reward investors for their ownership and can be seen as a sign of a company's financial health and stability. Investing in dividend stocks can provide a steady income stream, which is especially attractive for those looking for passive income.

Upcoming dividend stocks often attract significant investor interest as they announce their dividend schedules and payout amounts. Stocks that pay dividends are generally viewed as less volatile and more reliable, making them a popular choice among conservative investors seeking both income and growth in their investment portfolios. Furthermore, companies offering consistent and growing dividends often signal strong cash flow and robust business operations, reinforcing investor confidence.

Features of Dividend Yeild Paying Stocks

Regular income
Dividend stocks offer regular income to its shareholders. Dividend paying companies are a good investment option for the people who want a regular passive source of income along with good annual returns.
Stability
Companies that consistently pay dividends are often well-established and financially stable. These companies tend to have a history of generating steady profits and cash flows.
Inflation Hedge
Dividend paying stocks can also help an individual to hedge the risk of inflation. So therefore investing your money into dividend paying stocks can help you in saving your money from inflation.

Points to consider before investing in Dividend Stocks

Dividend Yield
Assess the dividend yield, indicating the annual dividend as a percentage of the stock price, to gauge potential returns.
Payout Ratio
Consider the payout ratio, comparing the dividends paid to the earnings; a lower ratio suggests greater sustainability.
Market Conditions
Be mindful of market conditions, as economic downturns or industry-specific challenges can impact a company's ability to sustain dividends.

Sectors Known for High Dividend Yields Stocks

Specific industries consistently deliver high dividend yields.

Utilities are a frontrunner among these. They have regulated operations and consistent demand. These ensure a stable revenue stream.
REITs capitalised property and rent also give shareholders big dividends. The dividends reflect the sector's strong cash flow. The consumer staples sector has an enduring demand for essential goods. It offers investors resilience and reliable dividends.
Beyond these, the energy sector is prone to market swings. But it can bring significant returns for shareholders. This is because its products and services are essential.
Healthcare, providing essential services and products, is another sector where investors might find attractive dividends. But, it has its own set of challenges and volatility.

Each sector has unique attributes. They let it provide high dividends. This highlights how crucial sectoral performance is in dividend investing.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio?

When checking out those tempting, high-dividend yield stocks, diving deep into evaluating the dividend payout ratio is essential. Don't just get swayed by the impressive yield number; there's more to the story. A crucial thing to look at is the dividend payout ratio.

The dividend payout ratio shows what portion of a company's profit is paid to shareholders as dividends (expressed as a percentage). It's calculated by dividing dividends by net income. DPR = Dividends / Net Income. If it's over 100%, that's a warning sign. It could mean the company is paying dividends with borrowed money. This is not a sustainable strategy.

Remember, the dividends rely on the company's long-term success. This success comes from its growth, stable revenue, and the strength of its sector. By delving into these aspects, you can determine if those high yields are a sign of strength or a distress signal. Take a peek at the company's history with dividends, too – were they consistent or all over the place?

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Name	Price	M Cap	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Adani Power Ltd	₹611.40	LARGE CAP	56.73%	77.5%	389.71%	866.64%	15.5	29.89	6.88	1.74	3912.79 Cr	42.95%	94.18%	1540.09%	14955.63	11.91%	29.86%	92.02%	41.37%	27.73%	49.53%	754.11%	Utilities	234926.15	55.41%	30.81%	54	2279512
Tata Motors Ltd	₹910.15	LARGE CAP	9.8%	36.09%	88.87%	590.82%	10.34	36.26	12.63	1.08	5692 Cr	-67.53%	1082.46%	-344.36%	107316	-9.98%	26.58%	75.32%	7.26%	-63.93%	834.16%	-239.39%	Consumer Cyclical	328197.23	19.5%	14.69%	82.99	11527914
Adani Wilmar Ltd	₹329.00	MID CAP	-29.36%	-2.71%	22.65%	22.65%	79.09	138.61	5.04	0.99	311.63 Cr	101.62%	-69.17%	-73.83%	14168.58	7.03%	-11.9%	38.21%	0.33%	88.38%	-65.01%	-81.06%	Edible Oil	42577.47	3.42%	9.6%	1.31	1129658
Infosys Ltd	₹1,879.60	LARGE CAP	4.13%	31.11%	3.15%	192.07%	28.87	39.56	7.66	0.76	6516 Cr	2.23%	8.88%	35.14%	40986	4.25%	4.7%	52.95%	17.08%	-1.94%	3.99%	-11.64%	Technology	817184.01	36.58%	45.07%	63.37	10526196
Tata Steel Ltd	₹155.39	LARGE CAP	-4.09%	23.33%	13.68%	338.34%	-45.84	25.87	1.43	1.43	918.57 Cr	65.64%	-160.8%	-159.95%	54412.35	-6.9%	-5.83%	46.63%	-2.14%	77.92%	-164.56%	-140.88%	Industrials	190248.95	7.79%	13.67%	-3.94	34750795
Yes Bank Ltd	₹21.09	MID CAP	-2.65%	23.7%	55.07%	-59.29%	43.04	15.45	1.62	1.24	516 Cr	10.42%	74.66%	-136.84%	8996.27	-1.14%	23.98%	42.4%	3.9%	11.69%	40.88%	-125.87%	Financial Services	65514.99	2.45%	NA	0.45	57339193
Zomato Ltd	₹257.45	LARGE CAP	101.08%	130.59%	85.82%	104.33%	373.12	255.69	6.95	0.78	253 Cr	44.57%	-136.15%	-142.99%	4206	18.08%	71.13%	507.58%	2.9%	22.44%	-121.12%	-107.08%	Technology	239014.02	5.15%	5.18%	0.4	108015952
ITC Ltd	₹486.70	LARGE CAP	-18.59%	8.06%	97.89%	95.54%	29.69	30.54	7.41	0.62	5169.37 Cr	-0.34%	6.54%	55.06%	18339.83	3.22%	-0.08%	43.85%	29.28%	-3.45%	6.63%	7.79%	Consumer Defensive	611496.5	29.21%	37.4%	16.62	21778099
Wipro Ltd	₹548.65	LARGE CAP	8.31%	38.79%	-22.89%	116.39%	24.41	39.56	4.34	1.06	3226.6 Cr	6.26%	-2.24%	2.25%	22301.6	1.54%	-0.8%	44.93%	12.38%	4.65%	-1.45%	-29.45%	Technology	276613.15	15.13%	19.03%	21.27	37326527
HDFC Bank Ltd	₹1,681.85	LARGE CAP	-15.68%	11.02%	-0.41%	35.71%	18.72	15.45	2.5	1	16474.85 Cr	-6.51%	39.27%	101.24%	116996.49	-5.94%	99.35%	161.73%	15.7%	-0.6%	-30.13%	-23.11%	Financial Services	1276743.67	16.88%	NA	86.15	12404862

Frequently Asked Questions

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Dividend stocks are well suited for someone who is looking for regular income from a portfolio with decent capital appreciation.

You can invest in dividend stocks through brokerage accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or dividend-focused investment strategies. Researching companies with a history of dividend payments and strong financials is essential.

No, not all companies pay dividends. Some companies reinvest their profits back into the business for growth, while others may prioritize share buybacks or debt reduction over dividend payments.

Risks associated with dividend stocks include changes in dividend policies, economic downturns impacting company profits, and stock price fluctuations. Additionally, high dividend yields may sometimes indicate financial distress or unsustainable payout ratios.

Yes, dividend payments can influence stock prices, with positive dividends often attracting investors and contributing to share price stability.