In the midst of political and economic changes, the French market has shown resilience with the CAC 40 Index experiencing significant growth. This presents an interesting opportunity for investors looking to add dividend stocks to their portfolios for stability.
Here are the top 10 dividend stocks in France:
1. Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) – 7.03% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★★
2. Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS) – 9.61% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★★
3. CBo Territoria (ENXTPA:CBOT) – 6.92% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★★
4. Métropole Télévision (ENXTPA:MMT) – 9.71% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
5. Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP) – 3.56% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
6. Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) – 4.33% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
7. Sanofi (ENXTPA:SAN) – 4.02% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
8. VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL) – 3.96% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
9. Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA) – 4.44% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
10. Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) – 8.62% dividend yield, rated ★★★★★☆
Carrefour SA is one of the highlighted companies, operating a network of retail stores across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With a market capitalization of approximately €9.56 billion, Carrefour offers a dividend yield of 6.2%. While the company has faced challenges with fluctuating dividend payments, it maintains a reasonable payout ratio ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows.
La Française des Jeux Société anonyme and Colas SA are also discussed, offering dividend yields of 5.4% and 4.2% respectively. Despite stable revenue and earnings growth projections, both companies face challenges such as volatility in dividend payments and high debt levels.
It’s important to note that the information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research and consider their individual financial goals before making investment decisions.