The Switzerland market showed resilience on Tuesday, closing slightly higher despite some volatility. Investors are cautiously optimistic due to modest economic data and mixed sector performances. High-yield dividend stocks like LEM Holding are worth considering for stability and potential income in uncertain market conditions.
Here are the top 10 dividend stocks in Switzerland:
1. Roche Holding (SWX:ROG) – 4.27% dividend yield
2. Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) – 5.56% dividend yield
3. Vontobel Holding (SWX:VONN) – 5.42% dividend yield
4. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) – 4.50% dividend yield
5. St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) – 4.14% dividend yield
6. Novartis (SWX:NOVN) – 3.48% dividend yield
7. EFG International (SWX:EFGN) – 4.72% dividend yield
8. TX Group (SWX:TXGN) – 4.16% dividend yield
9. Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) – 4.80% dividend yield
10. Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) – 4.58% dividend yield
LEM Holding offers a dividend yield of 3.06%, below the top quartile of Swiss dividend stocks. While earnings cover the dividend, free cash flow does not fully support it. The company has seen consistent earnings growth and stable dividend growth over the last decade. Analysts believe LEM is undervalued and anticipate a potential price increase.
Phoenix Mecano AG has a dividend yield of 5.77% and trades below estimated fair value. However, its dividend history is volatile, and future payouts could be challenged by forecasted earnings decline.
Vontobel Holding AG offers a robust dividend yield of 5.42% and stable payouts over the past decade. Despite trading below fair value, concerns arise from its funding structure and low allowance for bad loans.
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