3 Dividend Stocks On SIX Swiss Exchange Yielding Up To 5%

Simply Wall St · 10/18 04:08

The Swiss market has shown resilience, rebounding from a weak start to gain momentum as the European Central Bank's interest rate cut boosted investor confidence. With the SMI closing higher and several major companies posting gains, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks on the SIX Swiss Exchange for potential steady income in a fluctuating economic environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 5.05% ★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) 4.71% ★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) 4.45% ★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.79% ★★★★★★
EFG International (SWX:EFGN) 4.66% ★★★★★☆
TX Group (SWX:TXGN) 4.32% ★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) 4.75% ★★★★★☆
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN) 3.77% ★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) 4.73% ★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 3.51% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 27 stocks from our Top SIX Swiss Exchange Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)

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

Overview: Cembra Money Bank AG is a Swiss company offering consumer finance products and services, with a market cap of CHF2.32 billion.

Operations: Cembra Money Bank AG generates its revenue through various consumer finance products and services in Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Cembra Money Bank offers a compelling dividend profile, with stable and growing payouts over the past decade. Recent earnings reports show net income of CHF 78.34 million for the first half of 2024, supporting its reliable dividends. The bank's payout ratio is currently at a sustainable 72.7%, forecasted to improve to 69.3% in three years, ensuring dividend coverage by earnings remains strong. Additionally, its attractive yield ranks in the top quartile among Swiss dividend payers.

SWX:CMBN Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SWX:CMBN Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Romande Energie Holding (SWX:REHN)

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

Overview: Romande Energie Holding SA is involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of electrical and thermal energy in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.22 billion.

Operations: Romande Energie Holding SA generates revenue primarily from its Grids segment (CHF318.28 million), Energy Solutions (CHF486.76 million), and Romande Energie Services (CHF157.72 million).

Dividend Yield: 3%

Romande Energie Holding's dividends have grown steadily over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 23.5%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. However, the dividend yield of 3.02% is modest compared to top Swiss payers, and concerns arise as dividends are not covered by free cash flows. Recent earnings show a decline in net income to CHF 65.28 million for H1 2024, reflecting challenges that may impact future payouts despite favorable valuation metrics like a low P/E ratio of 7.8x.

SWX:REHN Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SWX:REHN Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)

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

Overview: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA offers insurance products and services mainly in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.35 billion.

Operations: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA generates revenue through its insurance products and services primarily in Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Vaudoise Assurances Holding offers a compelling dividend profile with a yield of 4.71%, placing it among the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. The dividends are well-supported by earnings and free cash flows, evidenced by payout ratios of 44.3% and 30.3%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing without significant volatility. Recent earnings growth to CHF 81.17 million further solidifies its capacity to maintain robust payouts.

SWX:VAHN Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SWX:VAHN Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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