10 Best Annual Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

8. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB)

Dividend Yield as of February 6: 2.48%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 12

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) is a German global financial institution that specializes in corporate and investment banking, private banking, and asset management services. On January 21, 2025, Deutsche Bank China and Yonyou Network Technology signed a strategic MOU in Beijing to develop a global financial services model centered on Global Treasury Management. Combining Yonyou’s treasury system with Deutsche Bank’s financial platform, the firms aim to introduce innovative financial solutions and fintech advancements to improve cross-border finance and support Chinese enterprises’ global expansion.

In 2024, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB)’s revenue came in at €30.1 billion, with assets under management exceeding €1 trillion for the first time. The net profit was €3.5 billion, which is 28% lower than last year. This drop happened because, in 2023, DB enjoyed a one-time tax benefit of €1.0 billion.

So far, €2.1 billion has been allocated for capital distributions to shareholders in 2025. This includes a proposed dividend of approximately €1.3 billion for the year 2024, translating to €0.68 per share, which represents a 50% increase from the €0.45 per share paid for 2023. Additionally, €750 million has been approved for share repurchases, contributing to a 13.8% CET1 ratio at the end of 2024. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB) is one of the best dividend stocks to buy.

Among the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey, Peter Rathjens, Bruce Clarke, and John Campbell’s Arrowstreet Capital is the largest stakeholder of the company as of Q3 2024, with 40.7 million shares worth over $704 million. Overall, 12 hedge funds were bullish on Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB).