Three Solid German Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 5.5%

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Amid a backdrop of political uncertainty in Europe and fluctuating bond yields, Germany's DAX index has shown resilience with a modest rise. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer stability and attractive yields can provide investors with both income and potential growth opportunities.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Allianz (XTRA:ALV)

5.32%

★★★★★★

Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)

4.90%

★★★★★★

Brenntag (XTRA:BNR)

3.34%

★★★★★☆

Südzucker (XTRA:SZU)

6.62%

★★★★★☆

DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen (XTRA:DAM)

6.62%

★★★★★☆

MLP (XTRA:MLP)

5.24%

★★★★★☆

INDUS Holding (XTRA:INH)

4.99%

★★★★★☆

Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE)

3.28%

★★★★★☆

Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG)

8.21%

★★★★★☆

Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)

3.14%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 30 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

MLP

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

Overview: MLP SE operates in Germany, offering financial services to private, corporate, and institutional clients with a market capitalization of approximately €0.62 billion.

Operations: MLP SE generates revenue through various segments, primarily including Financial Consulting (€426.19 million), FERI (€221.45 million), Banking (€195.50 million), DOMCURA (€131.71 million), Germany Real Estate (€51.96 million), and Industrial Broker (€35.97 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

MLP SE's recent financial performance shows a positive trend with Q1 2024 sales and net income rising to €284.11 million and €27.76 million, respectively. Despite a historically unstable dividend track record, current dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 62.3% and by cash flows at 10.9%. However, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, which might concern long-term stability-focused investors. Trading at 41.8% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation.

XTRA:MLP Dividend History as at Jul 2024

K+S

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

Overview: K+S Aktiengesellschaft is a global supplier of mineral products for the agricultural, industrial, consumer, and communities sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.25 billion.

Operations: K+S Aktiengesellschaft generates €3.67 billion in revenue from its Europe+ operating unit.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

K+S Aktiengesellschaft's recent financial downturn, with Q1 2024 sales dropping to €988 million from €1.19 billion and net income plummeting to €18.6 million from €263.4 million year-over-year, raises concerns about its dividend sustainability despite a current yield of 5.57%. The company's dividends have shown volatility over the past decade and are not well covered by earnings, indicating potential risk for dividend-focused investors. However, the recent issuance of a €495.74 million fixed-income offering suggests efforts towards financial stabilization.