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Compagnie Financière Tradition And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks On SIX Swiss Exchange
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The Switzerland market started off on a firm note Thursday morning, but pared gains and very nearly slipped into the red by early afternoon, before recovering well to end the day's session moderately higher. Investors digested the Swiss National Bank's interest rate move and awaited some key economic data from the U.S. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors. Here are three top dividend stocks on the SIX Swiss Exchange: Compagnie Financière Tradition, along with two other noteworthy picks.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) | 4.70% | ★★★★★★ |
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
EFG International (SWX:EFGN) | 4.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
TX Group (SWX:TXGN) | 4.40% | ★★★★★☆ |
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.13% | ★★★★★☆ |
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN) | 3.99% | ★★★★★☆ |
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) | 4.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) | 3.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Compagnie Financière Tradition (SWX:CFT)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Compagnie Financière Tradition SA operates as a global interdealer broker of financial and non-financial products, with a market cap of CHF1.21 billion.
Operations: Compagnie Financière Tradition SA generates revenue from three primary regions: Americas (CHF352.67 million), Asia-Pacific (CHF273.16 million), and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CHF452.85 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Compagnie Financière Tradition offers stable and growing dividends, with payments increasing over the past decade. Despite recent shareholder dilution, its dividend yield of 3.85% is covered by both earnings (43.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (60.7% cash payout ratio). The company trades at a discount to its estimated fair value and has shown strong earnings growth, reporting CHF 59.99 million in net income for H1 2024 compared to CHF 51.02 million a year ago.
- Dive into the specifics of Compagnie Financière Tradition here with our thorough dividend report.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Compagnie Financière Tradition's current price could be quite moderate.
Meier Tobler Group (SWX:MTG)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Meier Tobler Group AG operates as a trading and services company specializing in heat generation and air conditioning systems, with a market cap of CHF302.52 million.
Operations: Meier Tobler Group AG generates revenue through two main segments: Service (CHF104.01 million) and Distribution (CHF404.27 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Meier Tobler Group's dividend yield of 4.85% is among the top in the Swiss market but is not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 179.3%. The company's earnings have declined, with net income falling to CHF 8 million for H1 2024 from CHF 15.97 million a year ago. Additionally, its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade despite some growth in payments.
- Take a closer look at Meier Tobler Group's potential here in our dividend report.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Meier Tobler Group shares in the market.
Phoenix Mecano (SWX:PMN)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Phoenix Mecano AG, with a market cap of CHF441.23 million, manufactures and sells components for industrial customers worldwide through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Phoenix Mecano AG generates revenue from three primary segments: Enclosure Systems (€218.16 million), Industrial Components (€197.28 million), and Dewertokin Technology Group (€348 million).
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Phoenix Mecano's dividend yield of 6.18% is among the top 25% in Switzerland but is not well covered by free cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 118.5%. The company's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite some growth. Recent earnings for H1 2024 show a decline, with net income at €17.2 million compared to €19.9 million last year, indicating potential sustainability concerns for future dividends.
- Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Phoenix Mecano.
- Our valuation report unveils the possibility Phoenix Mecano's shares may be trading at a discount.
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About SWX:CFT
Compagnie Financière Tradition
Operates as an interdealer broker of financial and non-financial products worldwide.