UniCredit And 2 Other Leading European Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)
4.38%
★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)
4.55%
★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)
4.38%
★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)
4.38%
★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)
6.75%
★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)
4.00%
★★★★★★
S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN)
9.48%
★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)
4.73%
★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)
4.50%
★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)
4.60%
★★★★★★
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: UniCredit S.p.A. is a commercial banking company operating in Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe with a market cap of €87.62 billion.
Operations: UniCredit S.p.A. generates revenue through its commercial banking services across Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
UniCredit's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have shown growth. The current payout ratio of 38.4% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, with forecasts indicating continued coverage in three years at a 52.2% payout ratio. Despite trading below fair value and recent earnings growth, UniCredit faces challenges with a high level of bad loans (2.4%). Recent announcements include a €3.6 billion share buyback program and an early redemption of €1 billion notes, reflecting strategic financial maneuvers to enhance shareholder value amidst ongoing market activities like its stake acquisition in Commerzbank AG.
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, with a market cap of €577.91 million, operates in the mining, production, and sale of salt across Germany, the European Union, and internationally.
Operations: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG generates its revenue primarily from the salt segment, which accounts for €273.17 million, supplemented by €63.75 million from waste management activities.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG offers a stable dividend profile with a payout ratio of 61.4%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, while the cash payout ratio of 57% shows coverage by cash flows. Despite its dividend yield of 3.17% being below the top tier in Germany, SSH has consistently increased and maintained reliable dividends over the past decade. Recent financials show steady earnings growth, with net income at €32.53 million for 2024 and an upcoming annual dividend increase to €1.90 per share payable in late May 2025.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke's current price could be inflated.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ABN AMRO Bank N.V. offers a range of banking products and financial services to retail, private, and business clients across the Netherlands, Europe, the United States, Asia, and globally with a market cap of €17.35 billion.
Operations: ABN AMRO Bank's revenue is primarily derived from Personal & Business Banking (€3.82 billion), Corporate Banking (€3.43 billion), and Wealth Management (€1.58 billion).
Dividend Yield: 6.5%
ABN AMRO Bank's dividend yield of 6.48% ranks in the top 25% of Dutch dividend payers, with a payout ratio of 49.7%, indicating solid coverage by earnings. However, its dividend history is less stable, showing volatility and unreliability over nine years. Recent Q1 2025 results reported net income at €619 million, down from €674 million a year prior. The bank also completed significant fixed-income offerings totaling €2.25 billion earlier this year.
Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of ABN AMRO Bank.
Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that ABN AMRO Bank is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.
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