Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Watch In February 2026

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and fluctuating economic indicators, Asian markets have shown resilience, particularly with Japan’s stock market surging following political developments. Amid these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks in Asia present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking steady income streams; they tend to be favored for their potential to offer consistent returns even when broader market volatility is at play.

Click here to see the full list of 927 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BRC Asia Limited, with a market cap of SGD1.28 billion, operates in the prefabrication of steel reinforcement for concrete across Singapore and various international markets including Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and India.

Operations: BRC Asia Limited generates its revenue from two main segments: Trading, which contributes SGD306.65 million, and Fabrication and Manufacturing, which brings in SGD1.25 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

BRC Asia’s dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a history of instability. Despite this, the company maintains a low payout ratio of 37.8%, suggesting dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows (47.1% cash payout ratio). The recent announcement of both a final and special tax-exempt dividend of 7 Singapore cents per share highlights its commitment to returning value to shareholders, although its yield remains below top-tier market levels in Singapore.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MarkLines Co., Ltd. operates an automotive industry portal serving regions including Japan, China, the rest of Asia, North America, and Europe with a market capitalization of ¥20.04 billion.

Operations: MarkLines Co., Ltd.’s revenue segments include its operations across Japan, China, the rest of Asia, North America, and Europe through its automotive industry portal.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

MarkLines’ dividend payments are well-supported by a low payout ratio of 44.8%, with coverage from both earnings and cash flows (38.3% cash payout). The dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, though its yield of 3.31% is slightly below Japan’s top-tier market levels. Recent earnings reported sales of ¥5.57 billion and net income of ¥1.52 billion for 2025, alongside a board decision to distribute dividends from surplus, reflecting financial resilience amidst industry challenges.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to offer insurance products in Japan, the United States, and internationally, with a market cap of ¥5.72 trillion.

Operations: Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Domestic Insurance Business at ¥8.37 billion and Overseas Insurance Business at ¥3.62 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Dai-ichi Life Holdings’ dividend strategy appears robust, with a low payout ratio of 35.3% and cash payout ratio of 25.5%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade, recently raising its year-end forecast to ¥28 per share from ¥19 last year. Strong earnings growth and revised forecasts support this increase, driven by gains on securities sales amidst rising stock prices.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include SGX:BEC TSE:3901 and TSE:8750.

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