Top Swedish Dividend Stocks For October 2024

As global markets experience fluctuations, with European indices showing modest gains amid hopes for economic stimulus and interest rate adjustments, the Swedish market remains a focal point for investors seeking stability and income through dividend stocks. In this environment, identifying robust Swedish dividend stocks involves evaluating companies with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories that can weather economic uncertainties while providing reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)	4.69%	★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)	3.85%	★★★★★☆
Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)	3.25%	★★★★★☆
Axfood (OM:AXFO)	3.03%	★★★★★☆
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)	5.46%	★★★★★☆
Duni (OM:DUNI)	4.89%	★★★★★☆
Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)	5.07%	★★★★★☆
Loomis (OM:LOOMIS)	3.96%	★★★★☆☆
Afry (OM:AFRY)	3.06%	★★★★☆☆
Bahnhof (OM:BAHN B)	3.80%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 22 stocks from our Top Swedish Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)

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

Overview: Avanza Bank Holding AB (publ) operates in Sweden, providing savings, pension, and mortgage products, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK35.65 billion.

Operations: Avanza Bank Holding AB generates revenue primarily from its commercial operations, amounting to SEK3.96 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Avanza Bank Holding's dividend yield of 5.07% is in the top quartile among Swedish dividend stocks, yet its payments have been historically volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Despite recent earnings growth of 22.5% annually over five years, a high payout ratio of 87.3% raises sustainability concerns. However, dividends are covered by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 55.8%. Recent leadership changes may impact future strategic directions but have not affected current operations significantly.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Avanza Bank Holding's dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Avanza Bank Holding's share price might be too optimistic.

Softronic (OM:SOF B)

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

Overview: Softronic AB (publ) offers IT and management services mainly in Sweden, with a market cap of SEK1.21 billion.

Operations: Softronic AB (publ) generates revenue from its Computer Services segment, amounting to SEK838.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Softronic's dividend yield of 5.9% places it among the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers, but sustainability is a concern due to a high cash payout ratio of 94.5%, indicating dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. Although earnings cover the current payout ratio of 85.5%, past volatility and unreliability in payments over the last decade raise caution for investors seeking stable income sources despite recent earnings growth of 34%.

• Take a closer look at Softronic's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Softronic implies its share price may be too high.

Thule Group (OM:THULE)

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

Overview: Thule Group AB (publ) is a sports and outdoor company operating in Sweden and internationally, with a market cap of SEK31.97 billion.

Operations: Thule Group AB (publ) generates revenue primarily from its Outdoor & Bags segment, amounting to SEK9.40 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Thule Group's dividend yield of 3.14% is below the top quartile in Sweden, reflecting limited appeal for income-focused investors. Despite a reasonable cash payout ratio of 56.1%, dividends are volatile and have experienced significant cuts over the past decade, raising sustainability concerns. However, earnings grew by 22.4% last year and cover the current payout ratio of 87.8%, suggesting some level of dividend coverage despite historical unreliability in payments.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Thule Group stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Thule Group's share price might be on the expensive side.

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