As European markets experience a modest uptick, with France's CAC 40 Index gaining 0.48% amid hopes for quicker interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a reliable income source in uncertain economic times. In this context, identifying strong dividend stocks on Euronext Paris involves evaluating companies with stable earnings and a history of consistent payouts, which can offer attractive yields even when broader market conditions fluctuate.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT)
5.72%
★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)
7.95%
★★★★★★
électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC)
8.11%
★★★★★☆
Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE)
4.25%
★★★★★☆
VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL)
3.74%
★★★★★☆
Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS)
6.80%
★★★★★☆
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA)
Overview: Société BIC SA is a global manufacturer and seller of stationery, lighters, shavers, and other products with a market cap of €2.49 billion.
Operations: Société BIC SA generates its revenue through distinct segments, including Flame for Life (€820 million), Blade Excellence (€540 million), and Human Expression (€838 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Société BIC's dividend payments, though covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 55.4% and 41.9% respectively, have been volatile over the past decade, impacting reliability. Despite this instability, dividends have grown over ten years but remain below top-tier yields in France at 4.76%. Recent earnings growth of 19.6% supports future payouts amid modest sales forecasts for 2024. The company trades at a good value relative to peers and recently completed a significant share buyback program worth €98.95 million.
Overview: Ipsos SA, with a market cap of €2.31 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to provide survey-based research services for companies and institutions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific.
Operations: Ipsos SA generates revenue of €2.44 billion from its survey-based research services across various global regions.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Ipsos's dividend payments are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.3% and 25.3%, respectively. However, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade, affecting their reliability despite recent growth. The yield is relatively low at 3.08% compared to France's top dividend payers. Recent earnings growth highlights a positive outlook, with half-year sales reaching €1.14 billion and net income improving to €77.95 million from the previous year’s figures.
Overview: Manitou BF SA, along with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and provides equipment and services globally, with a market capitalization of approximately €648.23 million.
Operations: Manitou BF SA generates revenue through its Products Division, which accounts for €2.47 billion, and its Services & Solutions (S&S) Division, contributing €395.12 million.
Dividend Yield: 8%
Manitou BF's dividend yield of 7.97% places it among the top 25% in France, supported by a low payout ratio of 31.7%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows despite a higher cash payout ratio of 65.5%. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to €81.75 million for the first half of 2024, contrasts with forecasts for declining future earnings. However, its dividend history is less stable and has been volatile over nine years.
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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:BB ENXTPA:IPS and ENXTPA:MTU.
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