As September 2026 unfolds, Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by heightened geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, which have stoked inflation concerns and put pressure on regional indices. Amid these challenges, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stable income in uncertain times. In this environment, identifying resilient companies with strong cash flows and sustainable payout ratios becomes crucial for those seeking reliable returns.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Sanwa Holdings (TSE:5929) | 3.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| Sakai Moving ServiceLtd (TSE:9039) | 3.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nippon Carbon (TSE:5302) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Kumagai GumiLtd (TSE:1861) | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 6.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| CTCI Advanced Systems (TPEX:5209) | 7.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Argosy Research (TPEX:3217) | 6.94% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 88 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc. offers mergers and acquisition brokerage services both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥205.34 billion.
Operations: Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc. generates revenue primarily from its M&A Consulting Business, which amounted to ¥50.34 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Nihon M&A Center Holdings offers a stable and attractive dividend yield of 4.48%, placing it in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers. The company's dividends have been reliable over the past decade, with recent increases and special dividends announced for fiscal 2027. With a payout ratio of 56.1% and cash payout ratio of 60.4%, its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, ensuring sustainability amidst expanding cross-border M&A opportunities in Asia and North America.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: DaikyoNishikawa Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells automotive parts and synthetic plastic products in Japan with a market cap of ¥70.13 billion.
Operations: DaikyoNishikawa Corporation's revenue is derived from its operations in Japan (¥104.26 billion), North America (¥45.42 billion), ASEAN regions (¥10.65 billion), and China & South Korea (¥9.00 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
DaikyoNishikawa's dividend yield of 5.38% ranks in the top 25% of Japanese payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 38.9% and cash payout ratio of 46.1%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Recent guidance revisions reflect improved financial performance, with net income rising to ¥2.32 billion for Q1 2026 from ¥1.99 billion a year ago, alongside increased dividends for fiscal year ending March 2027 to ¥58 per share from the previous forecast of ¥57 per share.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Gakkyusha Co., Ltd. operates and manages cram schools in Japan with a market cap of ¥28.15 billion.
Operations: Gakkyusha Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from operating and managing cram schools in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Gakkyusha Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.9%, ranking in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers, supported by a payout ratio of 59.6% and cash payout ratio of 62.5%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite a net loss reduction from ¥66.48 million to ¥37.54 million for Q1 2026, dividends have remained stable and growing over the past decade, highlighting reliability amidst slight revenue dips to ¥2.37 billion from ¥2.44 billion year-on-year.
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