3 Dividend Stocks On SIX Swiss Exchange Yielding Up To 4.5%

The Swiss market recently showed resilience, closing modestly higher amid expectations of further interest rate cuts from central banks, following the European Central Bank’s latest reduction. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for long-term growth, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate choppy market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

Click here to see the full list of 27 stocks from our Top SIX Swiss Exchange Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

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

Overview: DKSH Holding AG offers market expansion services across Thailand, Greater China, Malaysia, Singapore, the rest of the Asia Pacific, and internationally with a market cap of CHF4.16 billion.

Operations: DKSH Holding AG generates its revenue from four main segments: Healthcare (CHF5.55 billion), Technology (CHF526.50 million), Consumer Goods (CHF3.43 billion), and Performance Materials (CHF1.38 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

DKSH Holding is trading at a value 25.3% below its estimated fair value, presenting a potential opportunity for dividend investors. The company’s dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 77% and 45.8%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Over the past decade, DKSH has maintained stable and growing dividends, currently yielding 3.51%, which is reliable but lower than the top quartile in Switzerland’s market. Recent company presentations highlight ongoing investor engagement efforts.

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

Overview: EFG International AG, with a market cap of CHF3.63 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer private banking, wealth management, and asset management services.

Operations: EFG International’s revenue segments, measured in millions of CHF, are as follows: Americas at 128.80, Asia Pacific at 176.70, United Kingdom at 193.30, Switzerland & Italy at 449.70, Global Markets & Treasury at 55.30, Investment and Wealth Solutions at 122.90, and Continental Europe & Middle East at 257.30.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

EFG International’s dividend yield of 4.58% ranks in the top 25% among Swiss payers, though its track record shows volatility over the past decade. The dividends are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 55.2%, projected to remain sustainable at 61.1% in three years. Recent earnings growth and a share buyback program suggest financial stability, yet the company’s history of unstable dividend payments may concern some investors seeking reliability.

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

Overview: TX Group AG operates a network of platforms offering information, orientation, entertainment, and support services in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.57 billion.

Operations: TX Group AG’s revenue segments include Tamedia (CHF427 million), Goldbach (CHF299.10 million), 20 Minutes (CHF115.60 million), TX Markets (CHF126.40 million), and Groups & Ventures (CHF159.40 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

TX Group’s dividend yield of 4.19% is slightly below the top tier in Switzerland, with a payout ratio of 59.6%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows (43.4%). Despite recent profitability and inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index, its dividend history is marked by volatility, raising concerns about reliability for income-focused investors. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, but its share price has been highly volatile recently.

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