The Switzerland market has been performing strongly, closing higher for the third consecutive session due to optimism around U.S. interest rates and strong quarterly earnings. The benchmark SMI reached a new record high, making dividend stocks a popular choice for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation.
Here are the top 10 dividend stocks in Switzerland:
1. Vontobel Holding (SWX:VONN) – 5.39% dividend yield
2. Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) – 5.14% dividend yield
3. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) – 4.43% dividend yield
4. St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) – 4.33% dividend yield
5. Novartis (SWX:NOVN) – 3.21% dividend yield
6. Roche Holding (SWX:ROG) – 3.77% dividend yield
7. Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) – 4.98% dividend yield
8. Helvetia Holding (SWX:HELN) – 5.04% dividend yield
9. Holcim (SWX:HOLN) – 3.37% dividend yield
10. Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) – 4.68% dividend yield
Bucher Industries AG is a global manufacturer of machinery and hydraulic components with a market capitalization of CHF 3.74 billion. The company’s revenue comes from five segments, with a dividend yield of 3.7%. Despite consistent earnings growth, projected earnings decline raises concerns about sustainability. Dividends have been stable for a decade but are not well covered by free cash flows.
Jungfraubahn Holding AG operates cogwheel railways and winter sports facilities with a market capitalization of CHF 1.09 billion. The company’s revenue is generated through three segments, with a dividend yield of 3.3%. Dividends have shown growth over the past decade and are sustainably covered by earnings and cash flows.
StarragTornos Group AG specializes in precision machine tools with a market capitalization of CHF 277.24 million. The company offers a dividend yield of 4.9% and has experienced earnings growth. However, dividends are not consistently covered by free cash flow, raising concerns about future sustainability.
It’s important to note that this information is based on historical data and analyst forecasts, and should not be considered as financial advice. Simply Wall St aims to provide unbiased analysis driven by fundamental data to help investors make informed decisions.