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Top Dividend Stocks On SIX Swiss Exchange For October 2024

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The Swiss market experienced a slight downturn recently, with the SMI index ending marginally down despite a late-day recovery. In such fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks can offer stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)5.09%★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)4.72%★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)4.43%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.82%★★★★★★
TX Group (SWX:TXGN)4.29%★★★★★☆
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)4.65%★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.79%★★★★★☆
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)3.80%★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)4.74%★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)3.54%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 26 stocks from our Top SIX Swiss Exchange Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

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 CHF1.82 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of CHF466.77 million from its banking segment, serving both private and corporate clients in Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.74%, placing it in the top 25% among Swiss dividend payers. The bank's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 56.7%. Despite a low allowance for bad loans at 51%, BLKB trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, though sustainability of future dividends remains uncertain due to insufficient data on coverage by earnings or cash flows.

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

CPH Group (SWX:CPHN)

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

Overview: CPH Group AG, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells chemicals and packaging films across Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and globally with a market cap of CHF418.46 million.

Operations: CPH Group AG generates revenue through its Chemistry segment with CHF128.62 million, Packaging segment with CHF219.70 million, and Spun-off divisions (Paper) with CHF245.37 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

CPH Group's dividend yield of 5.73% ranks it among the top Swiss dividend payers, yet its reliability is questionable due to volatility and a high payout ratio of 249.1%, which indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings. While cash flows provide better coverage with a low cash payout ratio of 47%, the sustainability remains uncertain amid fluctuating profit margins and large one-off financial impacts, despite analysts predicting significant stock price growth.

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

Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)

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

Overview: Luzerner Kantonalbank AG offers a range of banking products and services in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF3.24 billion.

Operations: Luzerner Kantonalbank AG's revenue segments include various banking products and services within Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Luzerner Kantonalbank offers a stable dividend yield of 3.8%, supported by a low payout ratio of 46.5%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings. Over the past decade, its dividends have been reliable and steadily increasing, with forecasts suggesting continued coverage in three years at a 42% payout ratio. Despite trading below estimated fair value, recent earnings growth of 15.8% enhances its appeal for dividend stability amidst strong financial performance.

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

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