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Top 3 Dividend Stocks On SIX Swiss Exchange In September 2024

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The Swiss market has been experiencing volatility, with the benchmark SMI index closing notably lower due to concerns about global growth and disappointing jobs data. Despite this bearish sentiment, dividend stocks remain a reliable option for investors seeking steady income and long-term value. In this article, we will explore the top three dividend stocks on the SIX Swiss Exchange for September 2024.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)5.27%★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)4.88%★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)4.63%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.86%★★★★★★
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)4.89%★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)5.61%★★★★★☆
TX Group (SWX:TXGN)4.55%★★★★★☆
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)4.00%★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)4.71%★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)3.40%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 24 stocks from our Top SIX Swiss Exchange Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)

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

Overview: Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank offers a range of banking products and services to private and corporate customers in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.84 billion.

Operations: Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank generates CHF466.77 million from its banking segment, catering to both private and corporate clients in Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) offers a high and reliable dividend yield of 4.71%, placing it in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 56.7%. Despite trading at 36% below its estimated fair value, recent earnings growth (10.7%) and net income increase to CHF 67.06 million for H1 2024 underscore its financial robustness.

SWX:BLKB Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SWX:BLKB Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)

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

Overview: Luzerner Kantonalbank AG, with a market cap of CHF3.08 billion, offers a range of banking products and services in Switzerland.

Operations: Luzerner Kantonalbank AG generates revenue through various banking products and services within Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Luzerner Kantonalbank offers a reliable 4% dividend yield, though slightly below the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. Its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 46.5%, ensuring sustainability. Recent earnings growth (15.8%) and H1 2024 net income increase to CHF 144.73 million highlight its strong financial performance, with future dividends forecasted to remain well-covered by earnings (42% payout ratio in three years).

SWX:LUKN Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SWX:LUKN Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Phoenix Mecano (SWX:PMN)

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

Overview: Phoenix Mecano AG, with a market cap of CHF403.03 million, manufactures and sells components for industrial customers worldwide through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Phoenix Mecano AG generates revenue through three primary segments: Enclosure Systems (€218.16 million), Industrial Components (€197.28 million), and Dewertokin Technology Group (€348.00 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Phoenix Mecano reported H1 2024 earnings with sales of €382.8 million and net income of €17.2 million, both down from the previous year. The stock trades at a favorable P/E ratio (10.2x) compared to the Swiss market (21.1x). Despite a high dividend yield (6.7%), its dividends are not well covered by free cash flows and have been volatile over the past decade, although they have increased overall during this period.

SWX:PMN Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SWX:PMN Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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