As the European markets experience a modest rise, with France’s CAC 40 Index gaining 0.48% amid hopes for economic stimulus and potential interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable income source in uncertain times. In this context, selecting dividend stocks that offer reliable yields can be an effective strategy to navigate the current market conditions while potentially benefiting from steady returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.83% | ★★★★★★ |
Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC) | 8.08% | ★★★★★☆ |
Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT) | 5.49% | ★★★★★☆ |
Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) | 4.10% | ★★★★★☆ |
VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL) | 3.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS) | 6.83% | ★★★★★☆ |
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA) | 6.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA) | 4.82% | ★★★★★☆ |
Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) | 7.97% | ★★★★★☆ |
Trigano (ENXTPA:TRI) | 3.05% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 32 stocks from our Top Euronext Paris Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Vinci SA operates in concessions, energy, and construction sectors both in France and internationally, with a market capitalization of €61.48 billion.
Operations: Vinci SA’s revenue is primarily derived from its segments: VINCI Construction (Including Eurovia) at €31.83 billion, VINCI Energies at €19.76 billion, Cobra IS at €6.74 billion, Concessions – VINCI Autoroutes at €6.98 billion, Concessions – VINCI Airports at €4.57 billion, and VINCI Immobilier and Holding Companies contributing €1.18 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Vinci’s dividend payments are well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 55.8%, and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 34.7%. Despite this coverage, the company’s dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent financial results show stable revenue growth to €34.25 billion for H1 2024, although net income slightly declined to €1.99 billion compared to last year. Vinci’s interim dividend of €1.05 per share reflects its ongoing commitment to shareholders amidst fluctuating earnings performance and strategic contract wins in renewable energy projects.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Wendel is a private equity firm focusing on equity financing in middle markets and later stages through leveraged buy-outs and acquisitions, with a market cap of approximately €3.91 billion.
Operations: Wendel’s revenue is primarily derived from its segments, with Bureau Veritas contributing €5.99 billion, Stahl at €935.20 million, CPI at €136 million, and ACAMS at approximately €93.60 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Wendel’s dividend yield of 4.35% is not well covered by earnings, yet it remains reliable with stable and growing payouts over the past decade. The company’s dividends are well-supported by cash flows, given a low cash payout ratio of 14.2%. Although currently unprofitable, Wendel’s strong sales growth to €3.99 billion and net income increase to €388.2 million for H1 2024 indicate potential for future earnings improvement, enhancing its dividend sustainability prospects.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Oeneo SA operates in the wine industry worldwide and has a market cap of €645.62 million.
Operations: Oeneo SA generates revenue through its Corking segment, which accounts for €211.57 million, and its Breeding segment, contributing €94.17 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Oeneo’s dividend profile presents mixed attributes for investors. While the stock trades 17.3% below its fair value estimate, suggesting potential capital appreciation, its dividend yield of 3.51% is modest relative to top French payers. Despite being covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 78.2% and 83.3%, respectively, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade, impacting reliability despite recent growth trends in payouts and forecasted earnings increases of 11.34% annually.
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