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Top 3 Dividend Stocks On The Swedish Exchange In September 2024

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As global markets navigate a period of rate cuts by the European Central Bank and anticipated actions from the Federal Reserve, Sweden's stock market has shown resilience in the face of economic uncertainties. Against this backdrop, dividend stocks on the Swedish Exchange continue to attract investors seeking stable income streams. In evaluating dividend stocks, factors such as consistent payout history, strong financial health, and adaptability to current market conditions are crucial. Here are three top dividend stocks on the Swedish Exchange for September 2024 that exemplify these qualities.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Betsson (OM:BETS B)5.80%★★★★★☆
Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE)8.63%★★★★★☆
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)3.60%★★★★★☆
Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)3.54%★★★★★☆
Axfood (OM:AXFO)3.08%★★★★★☆
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)4.36%★★★★★☆
Duni (OM:DUNI)4.81%★★★★★☆
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)5.40%★★★★★☆
Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)4.63%★★★★★☆
Bahnhof (OM:BAHN B)3.72%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 21 stocks from our Top Swedish Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Betsson (OM:BETS B)

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

Overview: Betsson AB (publ) operates and manages online gaming businesses across the Nordic countries, Latin America, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and internationally with a market cap of SEK 17.45 billion.

Operations: Betsson AB (publ) generates revenue primarily from its Casinos & Resorts segment, which amounted to €1.01 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Betsson's dividends are covered by both earnings (Payout Ratio: 50.3%) and cash flows (Cash Payout Ratio: 50.8%), indicating sustainability. However, the dividend track record has been volatile over the past decade, despite recent growth in dividend payments. The company is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal for value investors. Recent debt financing activities could impact future cash flow stability but currently do not affect dividend coverage directly.

OM:BETS B Dividend History as at Sep 2024
OM:BETS B Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Duni (OM:DUNI)

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

Overview: Duni AB (publ) develops, manufactures, and sells concepts and products for meal serving, take-away, and packaging in Sweden and internationally with a market cap of SEK4.89 billion.

Operations: Duni AB (publ) generates revenue from two main segments: Dining solutions, which contributed SEK4.52 billion, and Food packaging solutions, which brought in SEK3.05 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Duni's dividend payments have increased over the past decade but have been volatile, with occasional drops exceeding 20%. Despite this, dividends are well covered by both earnings (63.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (42.9% cash payout ratio). The stock is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. Recent earnings reports show a decline in net income and sales for H1 2024 compared to the previous year, which may impact future dividend stability.

OM:DUNI Dividend History as at Sep 2024
OM:DUNI Dividend History as at Sep 2024

New Wave Group (OM:NEWA B)

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

Overview: New Wave Group AB (publ) designs, acquires, and develops brands and products in the corporate, sports, gifts, and home furnishings sectors across Sweden, the United States, Central Europe, Nordic countries, Southern Europe, and internationally with a market cap of SEK15.29 billion.

Operations: New Wave Group AB (publ) generates revenue from three main segments: Corporate (SEK4.68 billion), Sports & Leisure (SEK3.91 billion), and Gifts & Home Furnishings (SEK877.40 million).

Dividend Yield: 3%

New Wave Group's dividend payments are well covered by both earnings (47.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (37.8% cash payout ratio), though they have been volatile over the past decade. The stock trades at a 37% discount to its estimated fair value, but its dividend yield (3.04%) is lower than the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers. Recent earnings reports show a decline in net income for H1 2024, which could affect future dividends.

OM:NEWA B Dividend History as at Sep 2024
OM:NEWA B Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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