International stocks can provide investors with another layer of portfolio diversification by adding exposure to different economies, currencies, and industries outside the United States.

For income-oriented investors, Aperam (APEMY Quick QuoteAPEMY - Free Report) ), ASX Limited (ASXFY Quick QuoteASXFY - Free Report) ), and Grupo Cibest (CIB Quick QuoteCIB - Free Report) ) stand out because each currently offers a dividend yield above 3% while sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Together, the three provide exposure to European specialty metals, Australian financial-market infrastructure, and Latin American banking.

Aperam – APEMY

Stock Price: $47

Year-to-Date Return: +13%

Luxembourg-based Aperam is a global producer of stainless and specialty steel with major operations in Europe and Brazil. Its U.S.-traded APEMY shares currently yield over 4%, with Aperam maintaining a base dividend of €2.00 per share for 2026, paid in four quarterly installments.

The company's operating momentum has also improved. Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA jumped 44% sequentially to roughly $146 million, while free cash flow rebounded to approximately $119 million and net financial debt declined to about $1.11 billion. Management described Q2 as its best quarter in four years despite challenging demand conditions.

With improving profitability and solid income, APEMY is an intriguing option for investors seeking international materials exposure.

ASX Limited – ASXFY

Stock Price: $41

YTD Return: +20%

ASX Limited operates Australia's primary securities exchange and provides trading, clearing, settlement, listings, and market-data services. Its U.S.-traded ADR, ASXFY, currently offers a dividend yield of 3.3%.

For fiscal 2026, ASX’s operating revenue climbed 13.3% to roughly $871 million, with growth across all four business units, while underlying net profit increased 5.2% to approximately $374 million. ASX paid total FY26 dividends equivalent to roughly $1.44 per share, with its final dividend representing a 75% payout of underlying net profit.

Higher expenses tied to technology modernization remain a risk, but strong trading volumes and improving listings activity provide supportive catalysts.

Grupo Cibest – CIB

Stock Price: $96

YTD Return: +50%

For investors looking for Latin American exposure, Grupo Cibest is the Colombian financial holding company behind Bancolombia, Nequi, Bancoagrícola, Bam, Wompi and other financial businesses.

Grupo Cibest delivered first-half 2026 profits of roughly $1.3 billion, up 18.6% year over year, while its loan portfolio reached approximately $80.9 billion and grew 5.7%.

Income is another attraction, with CIB's ADR currently yielding the highest on the list at 6%. Grupo Cibest also increased its regular 2026 dividend per share by 16% and recently distributed an additional extraordinary dividend following the $1.42 billion sale of Panamanian bank Banistmo.

Coupled with its Strong Buy rating, CIB's combination of earnings growth, capital returns, and exposure to expanding Latin American financial markets makes it particularly compelling for dividend investors.

Bottom Line

Aperam, ASX Limited, and Grupo Cibest offer three very different ways to diversify beyond U.S. equities while collecting dividend yields above 3%. More importantly, all three currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), suggesting favorable earnings estimate trends are supporting their income appeal.