Which Korean stocks offer highest dividend yields this year?
High-dividend stocks are drawing renewed attention as Korea enters the year-end payout season with the KOSPI confined to a narrow range, analysts said Sunday. According to financial data provider FnGuide, Korea District Heating Corp. is expected to offer the highest dividend yield this year among listed companies covered by at least three brokerages. The company is projected to pay 6,520 won…
As Korea enters the year-end payout season, high-dividend stocks are capturing investors' interest. According to financial data provider FnGuide, Korea District Heating Corp. appears to be the leading choice among listed companies, offering an estimated dividend yield of 8.69 percent. The company is anticipated to pay 6,520 won per share this year, a 363 won increase from 6,157 won a year ago.
AJ Networks, a rental service group, comes in second place with an estimated dividend yield of 8.33 percent. The rental service provider is predicted to pay 343 won per share, up from 0 won a year earlier.
Brokerage stocks also drew attention due to a strong first-half market rally and improved earnings. NH Investment & Securities is expected to provide a dividend yield of 7.99 percent, paying a dividend of 2,031 won per share, which is a 731 won increase from the previous year. Lastly, Samsung Securities is expected to raise its dividend to 6,867 won per share, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 7.99 percent.
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