Top Swedish Dividend Stocks To Watch In September 2024

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With global markets responding to the recent rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, European indices have shown mixed results, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. In this environment, Swedish dividend stocks present a compelling opportunity for those seeking stable income and potential growth. When evaluating dividend stocks, it's essential to consider factors such as consistent payout history, robust financial health, and resilience in varying market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)

4.42%

★★★★★★

Betsson (OM:BETS B)

5.83%

★★★★★☆

Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE)

8.65%

★★★★★☆

HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)

3.81%

★★★★★☆

Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)

3.55%

★★★★★☆

Axfood (OM:AXFO)

3.05%

★★★★★☆

Duni (OM:DUNI)

4.83%

★★★★★☆

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)

5.45%

★★★★★☆

Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)

4.64%

★★★★★☆

Bahnhof (OM:BAHN B)

3.65%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 20 stocks from our Top Swedish Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Axfood

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

Overview: Axfood AB (publ) operates in the food retail and wholesale sectors primarily in Sweden, with a market cap of SEK60.23 billion.

Operations: Axfood AB (publ) generates revenue from several segments, including Dagab (SEK75.09 billion), Willys (SEK44.82 billion), Snabbgross (SEK5.38 billion), Joint-Group (SEK1.45 billion), and Home Purchase (SEK7.67 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3%

Axfood's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 76.8% and a cash payout ratio of 39.3%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite recent challenges, including the closure of Middagsfrid due to market conditions, Axfood continues to maintain reliable dividends with a yield of 3.05%. Recent executive changes bring experienced leadership which may influence future performance positively.

OM:AXFO Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Bredband2 i Skandinavien

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

Overview: Bredband2 i Skandinavien AB (publ) offers data communication and security solutions to individuals and companies in Sweden, with a market cap of SEK1.95 billion.

Operations: Bredband2 i Skandinavien AB (publ) generates revenue primarily from its National Broadband Service, amounting to SEK1.65 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Bredband2 i Skandinavien offers a high and reliable dividend yield of 4.42%, placing it in the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings (87.6% payout ratio) and cash flows (39.1% cash payout ratio). Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing with minimal volatility. Recent earnings reports show strong performance, with Q2 sales at SEK 429.55 million and net income at SEK 24.35 million, indicating robust financial health supporting sustainable dividends.