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

The Switzerland market experienced a day of mixed performance, with the benchmark SMI recovering most of its early losses despite some notable declines among major stocks. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for growth even in fluctuating markets. Here are three dividend stocks on the SIX Swiss Exchange yielding up to 5%.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	5.27%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	4.42%	★★★★★★
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)	4.43%	★★★★★☆
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)	4.73%	★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	5.55%	★★★★★☆
Helvetia Holding (SWX:HELN)	4.96%	★★★★★☆
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)	3.68%	★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)	3.40%	★★★★★☆
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.65%	★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)	4.69%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 25 stocks from our Top SIX Swiss Exchange Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Berner Kantonalbank (SWX:BEKN)

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

Overview: Berner Kantonalbank AG provides banking products and services to private individuals and corporate customers in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF 2.18 billion.

Operations: Berner Kantonalbank AG generates CHF 532.28 million in revenue from its banking products and services offered to private individuals and corporate customers in Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Berner Kantonalbank offers a reliable dividend, with payments growing steadily over the past 10 years and currently yielding 4.24%, slightly below the top tier in the Swiss market. The bank's earnings have grown at 4.3% per year over the past five years, supporting its reasonable payout ratio of 52.8%. Trading at 35.7% below estimated fair value, it presents a potentially attractive investment for dividend-focused investors despite some uncertainties about long-term sustainability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Berner Kantonalbank's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Berner Kantonalbank's shares may be trading at a discount.

Burkhalter Holding (SWX:BRKN)

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

Overview: Burkhalter Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF 927.74 million, provides electrical engineering services to the construction sector in Switzerland through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Burkhalter Holding AG generates CHF 1.16 billion in revenue from its electrical engineering services for the Swiss construction sector.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Burkhalter Holding's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with a high payout ratio of 89.9%. Despite this, dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows (87.1%). Earnings grew by 34.7% last year and are forecasted to grow at 6% annually. The current dividend yield of 5.09% places it in the top quartile for Swiss dividend payers, though its unstable track record may concern some investors.

• Take a closer look at Burkhalter Holding's potential here in our dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Burkhalter Holding shares in the market.

Meier Tobler Group (SWX:MTG)

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

Overview: Meier Tobler Group AG, with a market cap of CHF291.80 million, operates as a trading and services company specializing in heat generation and air conditioning systems.

Operations: Meier Tobler Group AG generates revenue primarily from its Distribution segment, which accounts for CHF404.27 million, and its Service segment, contributing CHF104.01 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Meier Tobler Group's dividend yield of 5.03% ranks in the top 25% among Swiss dividend payers, yet its payments have been volatile over the past decade. Although dividends are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 76.3%, they are not well supported by free cash flows, which is concerning given the high cash payout ratio of 179.3%. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to CHF 8 million from CHF 15.97 million year-over-year, impacting financial stability.

• Dive into the specifics of Meier Tobler Group here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Meier Tobler Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Key Takeaways

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