As the French market shows resilience with a notable 1.67% rise in the CAC 40 Index, investors are keenly observing trends and potential opportunities within Euronext Paris. In this context, dividend stocks remain a focal point for those looking to capitalize on steady income streams amidst broader economic shifts and monetary policy adjustments.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France

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Carrefour

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

Overview: Carrefour SA operates a diverse range of food and non-food retail stores across multiple formats and channels in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with a market capitalization of approximately €9.36 billion.

Operations: Carrefour SA generates €39.02 billion from its operations in France, €24.27 billion from Europe (excluding France), and €22.54 billion in Latin America.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Carrefour's dividend yield stands at 6.3%, ranking it in the top 25% of French dividend payers. Despite a history of fluctuating dividends, recent years show improvement with a stable payout ratio of 66.8% and an even more reassuring cash payout ratio at 21.1%. Earnings are expected to grow by 10.9% annually, supporting future dividends, although the company grapples with high debt levels and lower profit margins year-on-year (1.1%, down from last year's 1.7%).

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• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Carrefour's current price could be quite moderate.

La Fran?aise des Jeux Société anonyme

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

Overview: La Fran?aise des Jeux Société anonyme operates in the gaming and distribution sector both in France and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately €6.05 billion.

Operations: La Fran?aise des Jeux Société anonyme generates revenue through three primary segments: Lottery, which brings in €1.94 billion, Sport Betting and Online Gaming Open to Competition at €0.52 billion, and Adjacent Activities contributing €0.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

La Fran?aise des Jeux Société anonyme offers a dividend yield of 5.44%, placing it in the top quartile of French dividend payers. Recent approval at the AGM for a €1.78 per share dividend reflects positive sentiment, supported by a robust earnings growth of 38.1% over the past year and forecasted annual earnings growth of 4.94%. Despite its relatively short dividend history, both earnings and cash flows adequately cover payouts with ratios at 79.9% and 65.3%, respectively, suggesting sustainability amid trading at 24.6% below estimated fair value and anticipated price gains of 21.6%.

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• According our valuation report, there's an indication that La Fran?aise des Jeux Société anonyme's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Wendel

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

Overview: Wendel is a private equity firm focused on middle-market and later-stage equity financing through leveraged buyouts and acquisitions, with a market capitalization of approximately €3.70 billion.

Operations: Wendel's revenue is generated through several segments, including CPI (€128 million), ACAMS (€91.60 million), Stahl (€913.50 million), Scalian (€126.80 million), and Bureau Veritas (€5.87 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Wendel recently increased its dividend to €4.00 per share, marking a 25% rise from the previous year, signaling confidence despite challenges. However, the dividend yield of 4.68% lags behind the top quartile in France at 5.43%. While cash flows support dividends with a low payout ratio of 14.7%, earnings coverage is weak with a high payout ratio of 301.9%. The stock trades at a significant discount of 42.6% below estimated fair value, with analysts expecting a potential price increase of 35.3%.

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• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Wendel's shares may be trading at a discount.

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