The Swiss market has shown a steady upward trend, climbing 1.1% in the last week and achieving a 10% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 12% annually. In this favorable environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer substantial yields can be an effective strategy for investors seeking to capitalize on Switzerland's robust economic performance.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.83% | ★★★★★★ |
EFG International (SWX:EFGN) | 4.71% | ★★★★★☆ |
TX Group (SWX:TXGN) | 4.46% | ★★★★★☆ |
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN) | 3.83% | ★★★★★☆ |
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) | 4.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) | 3.42% | ★★★★★☆ |
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Procimmo Group AG is a holding company that focuses on the investment, management, and sale of real estate properties in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF176.58 million.
Operations: Procimmo Group AG generates revenue primarily from its Real Estate & Property Managers segment, amounting to CHF30.64 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
Procimmo Group's dividend payments are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 63.3% and 51.8% respectively, indicating a sustainable dividend policy. The company's dividends have been reliable but have a short track record of under ten years. Despite being highly illiquid and trading at 64% below its estimated fair value, Procimmo offers a dividend yield in the top tier of Swiss market payers. Recent earnings growth further supports its financial health.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Julius Bär Gruppe AG is a Swiss company offering wealth management solutions across Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of CHF11.06 billion.
Operations: Julius Bär Gruppe AG generates revenue primarily from its Private Banking segment, which accounts for CHF3.15 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Julius Bär Gruppe offers a high dividend yield of 4.81%, placing it in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers, though its current payout ratio of 142.7% indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings. Despite stable and reliable dividend growth over the past decade, sustainability remains a concern until forecasted improvements in three years. Recent executive changes could impact strategic direction, with Stefan Bollinger set to become CEO by February 2025.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Swiss Re AG is a global provider of wholesale reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer services with a market capitalization of CHF34.31 billion.
Operations: Swiss Re AG's revenue is primarily derived from its Property & Casualty Reinsurance segment at $25.39 billion, followed by Life & Health Reinsurance at $18.71 billion, Corporate Solutions at $6.10 billion, and Group Items contributing $2.09 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5%
Swiss Re offers a dividend yield of 4.96%, ranking in the top 25% of Swiss payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows at payout ratios of 55.8% and 50%, respectively. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, its dividend track record is unstable, marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent earnings growth and net income increase to US$2.09 billion suggest potential for improved financial stability moving forward.
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