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

The Swiss market has shown a steady upward trend, climbing 1.1% in the last week and achieving a 10% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 12% annually. In this favorable environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer substantial yields can be an effective strategy for investors seeking to capitalize on Switzerland's robust economic performance.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)	4.73%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.83%	★★★★★★
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)	4.71%	★★★★★☆
TX Group (SWX:TXGN)	4.46%	★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	4.81%	★★★★★☆
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)	3.83%	★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)	4.69%	★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)	3.42%	★★★★★☆

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

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Procimmo Group (BRSE:SEGN)

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

Overview: Procimmo Group AG is a holding company that focuses on the investment, management, and sale of real estate properties in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF176.58 million.

Operations: Procimmo Group AG generates revenue primarily from its Real Estate & Property Managers segment, amounting to CHF30.64 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Procimmo Group's dividend payments are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 63.3% and 51.8% respectively, indicating a sustainable dividend policy. The company's dividends have been reliable but have a short track record of under ten years. Despite being highly illiquid and trading at 64% below its estimated fair value, Procimmo offers a dividend yield in the top tier of Swiss market payers. Recent earnings growth further supports its financial health.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Procimmo Group.
• Our valuation report here indicates Procimmo Group may be undervalued.

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)

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

Overview: Julius Bär Gruppe AG is a Swiss company offering wealth management solutions across Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of CHF11.06 billion.

Operations: Julius Bär Gruppe AG generates revenue primarily from its Private Banking segment, which accounts for CHF3.15 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Julius Bär Gruppe offers a high dividend yield of 4.81%, placing it in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers, though its current payout ratio of 142.7% indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings. Despite stable and reliable dividend growth over the past decade, sustainability remains a concern until forecasted improvements in three years. Recent executive changes could impact strategic direction, with Stefan Bollinger set to become CEO by February 2025.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Julius Bär Gruppe with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Julius Bär Gruppe implies its share price may be too high.

Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)

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

Overview: Swiss Re AG is a global provider of wholesale reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer services with a market capitalization of CHF34.31 billion.

Operations: Swiss Re AG's revenue is primarily derived from its Property & Casualty Reinsurance segment at $25.39 billion, followed by Life & Health Reinsurance at $18.71 billion, Corporate Solutions at $6.10 billion, and Group Items contributing $2.09 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Swiss Re offers a dividend yield of 4.96%, ranking in the top 25% of Swiss payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows at payout ratios of 55.8% and 50%, respectively. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, its dividend track record is unstable, marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent earnings growth and net income increase to US$2.09 billion suggest potential for improved financial stability moving forward.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Swiss Re's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Swiss Re shares in the market.

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