Swedish Dividend Stocks Spotlight Featuring Knowit And Two More

Simply Wall St · 10/16 02:03

As European markets show signs of optimism with hopes for quicker interest rate cuts by the ECB, Swedish investors are keenly observing dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst fluctuating economic conditions. In this context, identifying strong dividend stocks like Knowit and others becomes crucial, as these investments can offer stability and regular returns in an ever-evolving market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) 4.72% ★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 3.87% ★★★★★☆
Zinzino (OM:ZZ B) 3.25% ★★★★★☆
Axfood (OM:AXFO) 3.03% ★★★★★☆
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A) 5.58% ★★★★★☆
Duni (OM:DUNI) 4.84% ★★★★★☆
Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA) 5.02% ★★★★★☆
Loomis (OM:LOOMIS) 3.93% ★★★★☆☆
Afry (OM:AFRY) 3.07% ★★★★☆☆
Bahnhof (OM:BAHN B) 3.87% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 23 stocks from our Top Swedish Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Knowit (OM:KNOW)

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

Overview: Knowit AB (publ) is a consultancy company focused on developing digital solutions, with a market cap of SEK4.18 billion.

Operations: Knowit AB (publ) generates revenue through its key segments: Insight (SEK898.95 million), Solutions (SEK3.90 billion), Experience (SEK1.44 billion), and Connectivity (SEK1.02 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Knowit's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, yet they remain volatile and unreliable, with significant annual drops. Despite a low cash payout ratio of 41.6%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows, its overall payout ratio is 77.3%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings as well. Recent financial results show declining sales and net income, which may impact future payouts. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value but offers a lower-than-top-tier yield in Sweden's market.

OM:KNOW Dividend History as at Oct 2024
OM:KNOW Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag (OM:SFAB)

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

Overview: Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ) offers non-life insurance services to private and business customers across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, and other international markets with a market cap of SEK1.51 billion.

Operations: Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag's revenue segments include Product at SEK320.51 million, Assistance at SEK351.63 million, and Personal Safety at SEK435.09 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag's dividend yield of 5.45% ranks in the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers, with a sustainable payout ratio of 49.1%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite being new to dividends, its financial health is supported by consistent earnings growth at 28.4% annually over five years. Recent share buybacks aim to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure, while trading significantly below estimated fair value suggests potential investment appeal.

OM:SFAB Dividend History as at Oct 2024
OM:SFAB Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Softronic (OM:SOF B)

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

Overview: Softronic AB (publ) is a company that offers IT and management services mainly in Sweden, with a market cap of SEK1.18 billion.

Operations: Softronic AB generates revenue primarily from its Computer Services segment, which amounts to SEK838.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Softronic's dividend yield of 6% places it among the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 94.5%. While earnings have grown by 34% over the past year, dividends remain volatile and not fully covered by free cash flows. The payout ratio stands at 85.5%, indicating coverage by earnings but highlighting potential risks in maintaining consistent payments. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 14.2x suggests good value relative to the market average.

OM:SOF B Dividend History as at Oct 2024
OM:SOF B Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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