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Top German Dividend Stocks For September 2024

XTRA:LHA
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As European markets grapple with renewed fears about global economic growth, Germany's DAX has seen a notable decline of 3.20%. Amid this backdrop, investors are increasingly turning to dividend stocks for stability and income. In times of market volatility, dividend stocks can provide a reliable income stream while offering potential for long-term capital appreciation. Here are three top German dividend stocks to consider for September 2024.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
All for One Group (XTRA:A1OS)3.03%★★★★★☆
MLP (XTRA:MLP)5.40%★★★★★☆
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.71%★★★★★☆
SAF-Holland (XTRA:SFQ)5.23%★★★★★☆
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.86%★★★★★☆
Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG)9.10%★★★★★☆
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen (XTRA:DAM)7.46%★★★★★☆
Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)3.32%★★★★★☆
MVV Energie (XTRA:MVV1)3.86%★★★★★☆
FRoSTA (DB:NLM)3.28%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Top German Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Heidelberg Materials (XTRA:HEI)

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

Overview: Heidelberg Materials AG, with a market cap of €16.49 billion, produces and distributes cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt globally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Heidelberg Materials AG generates revenue from several segments, including €10.90 billion from cement, €4.92 billion from aggregates, and €5.71 billion from ready-mixed concrete and asphalt.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Heidelberg Materials' dividend payments are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 29.6% and 27.3% respectively, but have been volatile over the past decade. The company recently completed a share buyback program worth €154.5 million and reported a decline in half-year earnings to €574.3 million from €718.7 million last year, impacting its dividend reliability despite trading at good value compared to peers.

XTRA:HEI Dividend History as at Sep 2024
XTRA:HEI Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Deutsche Lufthansa (XTRA:LHA)

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

Overview: Deutsche Lufthansa AG is a global aviation company with a market cap of €6.97 billion.

Operations: Deutsche Lufthansa AG generates revenue from several segments, including Passenger Airlines (€29.04 billion), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO) (€7.06 billion), Logistics (€2.93 billion), and Additional Businesses and Group Functions (€1.01 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Deutsche Lufthansa's dividend payments are covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 29.8%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 60.9%), but have been volatile over the past decade. The company recently completed a fixed-income offering of €498 million, which may impact its financial stability. Despite trading at a good value with a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.8x, the dividend yield is in the top 25% of German market payers, yet remains unreliable due to historical instability in payouts.

XTRA:LHA Dividend History as at Sep 2024
XTRA:LHA Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Wacker Neuson (XTRA:WAC)

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

Overview: Wacker Neuson SE manufactures and distributes light and compact equipment in Germany, Austria, the United States, and internationally, with a market cap of €918.21 million.

Operations: Wacker Neuson SE generates revenue from three primary segments: Services (€502.60 million), Light Equipment (€480.20 million), and Compact Equipment (€1.53 billion).

Dividend Yield: 8.5%

Wacker Neuson's dividend yield is in the top 25% of German market payers at 8.52%, but its high cash payout ratio (418.3%) indicates dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. Despite a reasonable earnings payout ratio (68.3%), dividends have been volatile over the past decade and are considered unreliable. Recent earnings guidance forecasts revenue between €2.3 billion and €2.4 billion for 2024, with an EBIT margin of 6-7%.

XTRA:WAC Dividend History as at Sep 2024
XTRA:WAC Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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