Top Dividend Stocks To Watch In January 2026

As the U.S. markets navigate a period of volatility with major indexes posting consecutive weekly losses, investors are increasingly turning their attention to safe-haven assets like gold, which is nearing record highs. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to weather market fluctuations while benefiting from regular payouts.

Click here to see the full list of 111 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

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Overview: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (BLX) is a financial institution that facilitates foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America, with a market cap of approximately $1.72 billion.

Operations: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. generates its revenue primarily through two segments: Treasury, contributing $31.51 million, and Commercial, which accounts for $276.93 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. offers a compelling dividend profile with a 5.35% yield, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, they have increased over the last decade and are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 41.6%. Recent earnings growth supports sustainability, as evidenced by third-quarter net income rising to US$55 million from US$53 million year-over-year.

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Overview: DHT Holdings, Inc. operates a fleet of crude oil tankers through its subsidiaries in Monaco, Singapore, Norway, and India, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.22 billion.

Operations: DHT Holdings, Inc. generates revenue of $538.57 million from its fleet of crude oil tankers.

Dividend Yield: 6.9%

DHT Holdings offers a high dividend yield of 6.87%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers, although its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings growth, with third-quarter net income rising to US$44.8 million from US$35.21 million year-over-year, suggests potential for sustainability; however, dividends are not well-covered by cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 100.4%.

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Overview: Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is a franchise bottler that produces, markets, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages across several Latin American countries including Mexico and Brazil, with a market cap of approximately $22.38 billion.

Operations: Coca-Cola FEMSA’s revenue from its Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment is MX$289.90 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Coca-Cola FEMSA’s dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 65.4%, though not well-covered by free cash flows with a high cash payout ratio of 232.1%. Trading at 30.2% below estimated fair value, it presents good relative value compared to peers. Recent board changes include the appointment of Mr. Jose Antonio Fernández Garza Lagüera as Director following Mr. Ricardo Guajardo Touché’s passing.

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Companies discussed in this article include BLX DHT and KOF.

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