Axfood And 2 Other Strong Dividend Stocks In Sweden

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Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global markets and political uncertainties in Europe, Sweden's market presents an intriguing area for investors seeking stability through dividend stocks. In times of market volatility, dividend-paying stocks are often considered a prudent investment choice due to their potential to provide steady income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Betsson (OM:BETS B)

6.11%

★★★★★☆

Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)

4.23%

★★★★★☆

Loomis (OM:LOOMIS)

4.40%

★★★★★☆

HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)

3.36%

★★★★★☆

Axfood (OM:AXFO)

3.07%

★★★★★☆

Duni (OM:DUNI)

4.84%

★★★★★☆

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)

5.59%

★★★★★☆

Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)

4.35%

★★★★★☆

Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE)

8.08%

★★★★★☆

AB Traction (OM:TRAC B)

3.99%

★★★★☆☆

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

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Axfood

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

Overview: Axfood AB operates primarily in Sweden, focusing on food retail and wholesale, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 59.84 billion.

Operations: Axfood AB's revenue is primarily generated through its segments: Dagab at SEK 74.94 billion, Willys at SEK 44.54 billion, Home Purchase at SEK 7.57 billion, and Snabbgross at SEK 5.35 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Axfood's dividend yield of 3.07% is modest compared to Sweden's top dividend payers. However, its dividends have shown stability and growth over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 75.1% and a cash payout ratio of 34.8%, indicating that earnings and cash flows adequately cover dividend payments. Recent executive changes, including the appointment of Simone Margulies as CEO, could influence future strategies but have yet to impact financials significantly, as evidenced by solid earnings growth reported in Q1 2024 with sales reaching SEK 20.25 billion and net income at SEK 561 million.

OM:AXFO Dividend History as at Jun 2024

Husqvarna

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

Overview: Husqvarna AB (publ) specializes in manufacturing and distributing outdoor power products, watering products, and lawn care equipment, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 50.22 billion.

Operations: Husqvarna AB's revenue is primarily generated through three segments: Gardena at SEK 13.06 billion, Husqvarna Construction at SEK 8.23 billion, and Husqvarna Forest & Garden at SEK 29.38 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%