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

The Swiss market recently experienced a volatile session, with the SMI index initially recovering but ultimately closing in negative territory, reflecting broader uncertainties and mixed performances among major companies. In such fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential; here we explore three notable Swiss dividend stocks listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange that yield up to 5%.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)	4.68%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	4.43%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.79%	★★★★★★
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)	4.58%	★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	4.71%	★★★★★☆
Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)	3.81%	★★★★★☆
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)	3.33%	★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)	4.72%	★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)	3.54%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 27 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.

Holcim (SWX:HOLN)

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

Overview: Holcim AG, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a global building materials and solutions company with a market cap of CHF47.22 billion.

Operations: Holcim AG generates revenue from several segments, including Cement (CHF13.39 billion), Aggregates (CHF4.31 billion), Ready-Mix Concrete (CHF5.84 billion), and Solutions & Products (CHF5.91 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Holcim's dividends have shown stability and growth over the past decade, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 52.3% from earnings and 39.7% from cash flows. Although its dividend yield of 3.33% is lower than the Swiss market's top quartile, it remains reliable with minimal volatility. Recent strategic moves include a potential dual listing for its North American unit, which could impact shareholder dynamics but also reflects Holcim’s efforts to optimize its business structure and investor base.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Holcim stock in this dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Holcim's share price might be too pessimistic.

Orell Füssli (SWX:OFN)

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

Overview: Orell Füssli AG, with a market cap of CHF150.92 million, operates in security solutions and book retailing both in Switzerland and internationally.

Operations: Orell Füssli's revenue is primarily derived from its Book Trade segment, contributing CHF118.52 million, followed by Security Printing at CHF75.94 million and Industrial Systems at CHF21.24 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Orell Füssli's dividend yield of 5.06% ranks in the top quartile among Swiss stocks, though its payout ratio is high at 86.9%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings but with less margin for safety. The cash payout ratio stands at a more sustainable 33%. Despite recent earnings volatility—net income dropped to CHF 1.59 million from CHF 4.83 million—the company has increased dividends over nine years, albeit with an unstable track record.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Orell Füssli's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Orell Füssli implies its share price may be too high.

TX Group (SWX:TXGN)

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

Overview: TX Group AG operates a network of platforms offering information, orientation, entertainment, and support services in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF1.56 billion.

Operations: TX Group AG's revenue segments include Tamedia (CHF427 million), Goldbach (CHF299.10 million), 20 Minutes (CHF115.60 million), TX Markets (CHF126.40 million), and Groups & Ventures (CHF159.40 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

TX Group's dividend yield of 4.2% falls short of the top tier in Switzerland, and its historical dividend payments have been unreliable and volatile. However, the dividends are sustainably covered by both earnings (payout ratio at 59.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio at 43.4%). The company recently turned profitable with a net income of CHF 9.6 million for the first half of 2024, showing improved financial stability despite past volatility in share price and dividends.

• Navigate through the intricacies of TX Group with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that TX Group's share price might be on the expensive side.

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