3 Euronext Paris Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.2%

The French stock market has seen a notable rise, with the CAC 40 Index climbing 3.89% recently, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts and positive sentiment from China’s new stimulus measures. In this favorable environment, dividend stocks in France offer an attractive opportunity for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation. When considering dividend stocks, it's essential to look for companies with strong fundamentals and reliable payout histories, especially in the current climate of economic optimism.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT)	5.63%	★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	8.12%	★★★★★★
Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC)	8.04%	★★★★★☆
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA)	5.81%	★★★★★☆
Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE)	3.97%	★★★★★☆
VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL)	3.69%	★★★★★☆
Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA)	4.72%	★★★★★☆
Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS)	6.33%	★★★★★☆
Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX)	7.75%	★★★★★☆
Infotel (ENXTPA:INF)	4.66%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 32 stocks from our Top Euronext Paris Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management (ENXTPA:MLCFM)

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

Overview: CFM Indosuez Wealth Management SA, with a market cap of €630.30 million, provides banking and financial solutions to private investors, businesses, institutions, and professionals in Monaco and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: CFM Indosuez Wealth Management SA generates €196.38 million in revenue from its Wealth Management segment.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, but they have been volatile with annual drops exceeding 20%. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 70.8%, there is insufficient data to confirm long-term sustainability. The current dividend yield of 7.27% places it in the top 25% of French dividend payers, and its price-to-earnings ratio of 10.4x is below the market average, suggesting good value. Earnings grew by 40.1% last year, but the company's allowance for bad loans remains low at 34%.

• Dive into the specifics of CFM Indosuez Wealth Management here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that CFM Indosuez Wealth Management's current price could be inflated.

Colas (ENXTPA:RE)

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

Overview: Colas SA constructs and maintains transport infrastructure worldwide, with a market cap of €5.71 billion.

Operations: Colas SA's revenue segments include Canada Routes (€2.38 billion), Roads Asia-Pacific (€471 million), Roads United States (€2.24 billion), Railways and Other Activities (€1.38 billion), Roads France-Overseas France/IO (€5.97 billion), and Roads EMEA (Europe-Middle East-Africa) (€3.36 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Colas' dividends are covered by both earnings (81.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (58.9% cash payout ratio), indicating reasonable sustainability. However, the dividend yield of 4.2% is lower than the top 25% of French dividend payers, and its high debt level raises concerns about financial stability. Although earnings grew by 22.8% last year, Colas has a history of volatile dividend payments over the past decade, making reliability an issue for investors seeking consistent income.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Colas' dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Colas implies its share price may be too high.

VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL)

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

Overview: VIEL & Cie, société anonyme, is an investment company offering interdealer broking, online trading, and private banking services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region with a market cap of €683.29 million.

Operations: VIEL & Cie société anonyme generates its revenue from professional intermediation (€1.05 billion), stock exchange online activities (€71.02 million), and contributions from holdings (€3.63 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

VIEL & Cie société anonyme's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past 10 years, supported by a low payout ratio of 22.4% and a cash payout ratio of 22.1%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. The company's recent earnings report showed significant growth with revenue at €598.8 million and net income at €65.4 million for the half year ended June 30, 2024. However, its dividend yield of 3.69% is lower than the top quartile in France (5.46%).

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of VIEL & Cie société anonyme.
• The analysis detailed in our VIEL & Cie société anonyme valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Summing It All Up

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