Top Global Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed economic signals and shifting monetary policies, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In light of recent developments such as the Bank of Japan’s rate hike and fluctuating U.S. employment data, identifying stocks with strong dividend yields can provide a reliable income stream amidst market volatility.

Click here to see the full list of 1292 stocks from our Top Global Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

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Overview: Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. operates in the intelligent manufacturing equipment and smart logistics system sectors both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥6.16 billion.

Operations: Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its operations in intelligent manufacturing equipment and smart logistics systems across domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 3.67%, ranking in the top 25% of CN market payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 46.7% and 25.7%, respectively. Recent earnings show net income growth to CNY 396.31 million for nine months ending September 2025, supporting dividend sustainability despite revenue dips.

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Overview: Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the mining, production, transportation, and sale of coal in China and has a market capitalization of approximately $5.52 billion.

Operations: Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through the mining, production, transportation, and sale of coal within China.

Dividend Yield: 14.8%

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Ltd. offers a high dividend yield of 14.84%, placing it among the top 25% in the Chinese market, yet its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this instability, current payouts are covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 76.4% and 70.3%, respectively. Recent earnings show a decline in net income to CNY 3.77 billion for nine months ending September 2025, reflecting potential challenges in maintaining dividend stability amidst revenue declines.

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Overview: Japan Process Development Co., Ltd. offers system integration and software development services in Japan, with a market cap of ¥17.98 billion.

Operations: Japan Process Development Co., Ltd.’s revenue segments include system integration and software development services in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Japan Process Development’s dividend yield of 3.08% is below the top tier in Japan, and despite stable growth over the past decade, its dividends are not well covered by cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 118.4%. However, dividends are supported by earnings with a low payout ratio of 34.5%. Recent guidance projects net sales of ¥11.5 billion and operating profit of ¥1.26 billion for fiscal year ending May 2026, reflecting solid financial performance amidst large one-off items affecting results.

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Companies discussed in this article include SHSE:603611 SHSE:900948 and TSE:9651.

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