Top 10 Dividend Stocks to Watch: September 1 – 9, 2023

10. – KRO – Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

Forward Yield (%): 9.23%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-31

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. comes in at the 10th spot this week. It is a manufacturer of titanium dioxide, with a primary focus on offering premium quality products and reliable customer service. The company has achieved consistent and stable dividend growth over the years and has made it a point to consistently increase shareholder value. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is well-positioned to continue increasing dividends, providing its shareholders with reliable and consistent returns over time.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21 Sep-21
Amount 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.18 0.18
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

 

9. – FLNG – FLEX LNG Ltd. Ordinary Shares

Forward Yield (%): 9.70%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-30

FLEX LNG Ltd. Ordinary Shares is ranked at 9 this week.FLEX LNG is a Monaco-based shipping company, specializing in the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It has over 25 years of experience prior to their initial listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange in June 2018. The company has demonstrated stable financials and increase in dividends in 2019 following its listing. It has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1152 per share which has further underscored the company’s commitment to deliver viable returns to shareholders.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21
Amount 0.75 0.75 0.25 0.75 0.50 0.75 0.75 0.75
Type Regular Regular Special Regular Special Regular Regular Regular

 

8. – GBDC – Golub Capital BDC, Inc.

Forward Yield (%): 10.09%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-31

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ranks 8th in this week’s top 10 dividend rankings. It is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that lends money to middle-market companies on a leveraged, senior secured basis. The company has consistently grown and provided stability to their dividends with steady 5%, 6% or 7% increases over the years. Golub Capital BDC, Inc. provides investors with a unique combination of current income, tax advantages and potential for capital appreciation.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21 Sep-21
Amount 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.29
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

 

7. – OUT – OUTFRONT Media Inc.

Forward Yield (%): 10.33%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-31

Ranking in 7th place this week is OUTFRONT Media Inc., a leading provider of advertising services across traditional and digital media channels. Their advertising services serve various industries, such as automotive, retail, telecommunications, technology, and energy industries. This company has been stocking robust and stable dividend payments for years, and is expected to continue to keep payouts steady in the years to come. Additionally, their advertising solutions provide digital offerings and out-of-home advertising solutions to help engage customers worldwide.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21 Sep-21
Amount 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.10 0.10
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

 

6. – BBDC – Barings BDC, Inc.

Forward Yield (%): 11.35%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-05

Baring BDC Inc., ranked 6th this week, is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The company mainly invests in US middle-market companies, providing debt and equity capital solutions to fund their working capital, growth, acquisitions and recapitalizations. It has established an impressive dividend record, consistently paying quarterly dividends, that have been steadily increasing over the last few years, thus providing stably growing income to its shareholders.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Feb-22 Dec-21 Sep-21
Amount 0.25 0.25 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.22 0.21
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

 

5. – ARCH – Arch Resources, Inc.

Forward Yield (%): 12.30%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-30

Ranking in at #5 this week is Arch Resources, Inc., a leading provider of commodities that has been a reliable and stably growing organisation. Founded in 2015, the company primarily focuses on the production and supply of metallurgical and thermal coal for the global steel and energy markets respectively. With an impressive history of regularly increasing dividends for shareholders, Arch Resources, Inc. has established itself as a leader in the industry offering consistent return of income.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21 Mar-20
Amount 2.45 2.86 0.25 5.75 8.11 0.25 0.25 0.50
Type Regular Special Regular Special Special Regular Regular Regular

 

4. – BGFV – Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp

Forward Yield (%): 12.41%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-31

Ranking 4 this week is Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp, a preeminent retailer of sporting goods, accessories and apparel in the U.S. The company has a long and rich history dating back to 1922, which has helped it create a formidable foothold in the marketplace with its wide selection of products. This is further backed by its well diversified revenue streams and proven ability to deliver a steady return to investors in form of increased share prices and an impressive history of consistent dividend payments.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21 Dec-21
Amount 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 1.00
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Special

 

3. – CION – CION Investment Corporation

Forward Yield (%): 12.79%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-31

CION Investment Corporation (CION), ranking third in our top 10 weekly dividend rankings, is a REIT (real estate investment trust) that specializes in providing custodial services and striving for absolute returns through direct, private equity investments in the debt securities of distressed and undervalued middle-market companies. Leveraging its deep track record of investing, the company has been committed to solidifying its balance sheet and pursuing a balanced portfolio intended to generate stable returns, resilient in all markets while delivering consistently growing dividends for its shareholders. CION, over the past 5 years, has consistently paid quarterly dividends with an impressive 5-year average dividend growth of 15%. In 2020, CION declared dividends that increased 9.6% over the prior year, demonstrating a commitment to providing long-term shareholders and income-seeking investors with consistent and growing dividends for years to come.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Mar-23 Jan-23 Dec-22 Sep-22 Jun-22 Mar-22 Dec-21
Amount 0.34 0.34 0.27 0.31 0.31 0.28 0.28 0.20
Type Regular Regular Special Regular Regular Regular Regular Special

 

2. – SYT – SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. American Depositary Shares

Forward Yield (%): 14.77%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-08-30

This week, SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. American Depositary Shares has achieved the 2nd position in our 10 weekly dividend rankings. SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the advanced development, manufacture and second-hand sales of semiconductor systems and subsystems for the aerospace, industrial, communication, automotive and medical sectors. Their product offerings are highly differentiated and have stable and growing demand throughout the year.

Moreover, SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. consistently shows strong financial health with its quarterly dividend growth and robust dividend yield of 2.24%. This makes SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. attractive for both income and growth investors across all global markets. Furthermore, the company also regularly rewards its shareholders with stock buybacks and generous special dividends.

Apart from this, SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. has a long history in the industry, thereby partially mitigating the company’s potential risk. This allows investors to enjoy stable returns from the company over the long-term, making it one of the strong contenders for our weekly dividend rankings.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jan-70
Amount 0.48
Type Regular

 

1. – EURN – EURONAV NV

Forward Yield (%): 17.76%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2023-09-06

Euronav NV has managed to secure the number 1 spot in our top 10 weekly dividend rankings. Euronav NV is an international marine fuel logistics company and the world’s largest independent operator of tankers. Over the years, Euronav has been consistently growing and expanding their presence across the world and have managed to become a leader in the industry. Additionally, with the company showing a strong financial performance and cash flow, their dividends have remained stable and have grown consistently. In fact, over the last 5 years, their dividend income has increased by more than 10%, a testament to the company’s dedication to shareholder returns. Euronav continues to operate with a solid balance sheet and deliver impressive cash flow returns, making it an attractive choice for dividend-seeking investors.

Recent Dividends

Pay Date Jun-23 Jun-23 Sep-22 Jun-22 Nov-21 Sep-21 Jun-21 Mar-21
Amount 0.70 1.10 0.03 0.06 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Type Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular