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Top 3 Swedish Dividend Stocks To Consider In July 2024

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As global markets navigate through a landscape marked by fluctuating trade tensions and shifting economic indicators, Sweden's market remains a focal point for investors seeking stability through dividend stocks. In the context of current market dynamics, where value seems to be gaining an edge over growth, dividend-paying stocks could potentially offer both yield and a degree of safety in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Betsson (OM:BETS B)6.10%★★★★★☆
Loomis (OM:LOOMIS)4.48%★★★★★☆
Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)3.92%★★★★★☆
Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE)8.53%★★★★★☆
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)3.27%★★★★★☆
Duni (OM:DUNI)4.91%★★★★★☆
Axfood (OM:AXFO)3.20%★★★★★☆
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)5.21%★★★★★☆
Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)4.76%★★★★★☆
Bahnhof (OM:BAHN B)3.86%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 19 stocks from our Top Swedish Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Loomis (OM:LOOMIS)

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

Overview: Loomis AB operates in providing comprehensive solutions for the handling, storage, distribution, payment processing, and recycling of cash and other valuables, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 19.51 billion.

Operations: Loomis AB generates its revenue primarily through two segments: Europe and Latin America with SEK 13.86 billion, and the United States of America with SEK 15.17 billion, alongside a smaller contribution from Loomis Pay amounting to SEK 61 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Loomis AB, a Swedish firm, recently increased its dividend to SEK 12.50 per share, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns despite a dip in net income from SEK 403 million to SEK 359 million in Q1 2024. The company also initiated a share repurchase program, buying back shares worth SEK 200.13 million. While Loomis has a history of volatile dividends, current payouts are well-supported by earnings with a payout ratio of 61.2% and cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 32.4%.

OM:LOOMIS Dividend History as at Jul 2024
OM:LOOMIS Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE)

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

Overview: Nordea Bank Abp is a financial services group providing banking products and services across Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 440.70 billion.

Operations: Nordea Bank Abp generates revenue through various segments including Business Banking (€3.59 billion), Personal Banking (€4.78 billion), Asset and Wealth Management (€1.44 billion), and Large Corporates & Institutions (€2.48 billion).

Dividend Yield: 8.5%

Nordea Bank Abp's recent earnings show a slight decline in net income from EUR 1.335 billion to EUR 1.303 billion for Q2 2024, maintaining stable EPS at EUR 0.37. Over the past five years, earnings have grown by an average of 24.6% annually. Dividends are currently well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 63.8%, and this coverage is expected to remain adequate in three years at a forecasted payout ratio of 68.4%. However, the bank faces legal challenges with upcoming court proceedings in Denmark related to past anti-money laundering practices, although it has provisioned adequately for potential fines according to its assessments supported by external legal opinions.

OM:NDA SE Dividend History as at Jul 2024
OM:NDA SE Dividend History as at Jul 2024

AB SKF (OM:SKF B)

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

Overview: AB SKF (publ) is a global manufacturer and supplier of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and related services with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 92.07 billion.

Operations: AB SKF generates SEK 29.44 billion from its Automotive segment and SEK 71.08 billion from its Industrial segment in revenue.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

AB SKF's recent earnings reveal a decline in sales and net income in the first half of 2024, with expectations for continued low single-digit organic sales declines. Despite this, SKF maintains a cash payout ratio of 53.6%, suggesting dividends are covered by cash flows, though its dividend track record has been inconsistent over the past decade. Additionally, SKF is innovating with eco-friendly steel production in bearings, potentially enhancing its market reputation and long-term sustainability.

OM:SKF B Dividend History as at Jul 2024
OM:SKF B Dividend History as at Jul 2024

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