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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 5.3%
As European markets continue to navigate the complexities of global trade tensions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience, rising for a fourth consecutive week. Amid this backdrop, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a way to potentially generate income and add stability to their portfolios. Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) 4.36% ★★★★★★ Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.47% ★★★★★★ Allianz (XTRA:ALV) 4.42% ★★★★★★ Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) 4.40% ★★★★★★ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 6.66% ★★★★★★ S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN) 9.60% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 4.75% ★★★★★★ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.22% ★★★★★★ OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) 4.46% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.56% ★★★★★★ Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener. Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: JCDecaux SE is a global outdoor advertising company with a market cap of €3.33 billion. Operations: JCDecaux SE generates revenue through three main segments: Street Furniture (€1.99 billion), Transport (€1.39 billion), and Billboard (€546.60 million). Dividend Yield: 3.5% JCDecaux's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, yet they are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with a payout ratio of 45.4% and a cash payout ratio of 14.5%. The company reported strong earnings growth last year, with net income rising to €258.9 million. Despite being dropped from the FTSE All-World Index recently, JCDecaux plans to gradually increase its dividend while balancing investments in capex and M&A activities. Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of JCDecaux. The analysis detailed in our JCDecaux valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Bank of Ireland Group plc offers banking and financial services in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and internationally, with a market cap of €11.49 billion. Operations: Bank of Ireland Group plc generates revenue from several segments, including Retail UK (€550 million), Retail Ireland (€1.62 billion), Wealth and Insurance (€340 million), and Corporate and Commercial (€1.96 billion). Dividend Yield: 4.8% Bank of Ireland Group's dividend payments have been inconsistent over the past seven years, with a history of volatility. Despite this, the dividends are well-covered by earnings, maintaining a payout ratio of 44.4%. The bank's net interest income is projected to exceed €3.25 billion in 2025, indicating robust financial performance. However, challenges include a high level of non-performing loans at 2.2% and a low allowance for bad loans at 55%, which could impact future stability and dividend reliability. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Bank of Ireland Group's dividend report. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Bank of Ireland Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment Aktiengesellschaft manufactures and sells steel products worldwide, with a market cap of €515.33 million. Operations: Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment's revenue is primarily derived from its Oilfield Equipment segment, generating €304 million, and Advanced Manufacturing & Services, contributing €395.40 million. Dividend Yield: 5.4% Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Austria, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 60.9% and cash flow coverage at 43.2%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility, with a recent reduction to €1.75 per share. The company has expanded its Saudi operations, enhancing strategic growth and sustainability efforts with a new solar-equipped facility that aligns with ESG goals to cut emissions significantly by 2030. Click here to discover the nuances of Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment with our detailed analytical dividend report. The analysis detailed in our Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value. Reveal the 229 hidden gems among our Top European Dividend Stocks screener with a single click here. Have a stake in these businesses? Integrate your holdings into Simply Wall St's portfolio for notifications and detailed stock reports. Take control of your financial future using Simply Wall St, offering free, in-depth knowledge of international markets to every investor. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:DEC ISE:BIRG and WBAG:SBO. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? 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RTÉ News
02-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Bank of Ireland keeps full year guidance unchanged
Bank of Ireland has kept its full year guidance unchanged after it said its group performance in the first quarter of 2025 was in line with expectations. In a trading statement for the first three months of the year, Bank of Ireland said that similar to the other Irish banks its net interest income (NII) fell by 8% in the first quarter compared to the same time last year - in line with its expectations - due to lower average interest rates. The bank said this was partially offset by volume growth in both deposits and core loan portfolios, and the benefit of the bank's structural hedge programme. Bank of Ireland said that net lending at its Retail Ireland business increased by €0.3 billion, driven by continued strong growth in mortgage lending. Its mortgage market share of new lending was 37%, it added. Its Retail UK net lending increased by €0.2 billion, but its Corporate and Commercial net lending decreased by €0.5 billion, which it said reflected deleveraging within portfolios it was exiting of €0.4 billion and lower SME and Corporate lending in Ireland of €0.2 billion. Meanwhile, customer deposits amounted to €103.2 billion by March 2025, an increase of €0.1 billion, on the back of growth in Retail Ireland and Retail UK, partially offset by lower Corporate and Commercial volumes. Bank of Ireland said its asset quality remained "strong" and its non-performing loan ratio was 2.5% of gross customer loans at March 2025. up from 2.2% in December 2024. "Overall, the NPE ratio remains near historical lows and is 70bps lower year year on year. The Group continues to focus on achieving further asset quality improvements through a combination of organic and inorganic activity," it added. Myles O'Grady, Bank of Ireland Group CEO, said the bank had a very good start to the year, with performance and profitability in line with its expectations. "Positive domestic economic conditions supported robust customer activity, with the core loan book growing in the quarter, notably our Irish mortgage book by 3.5% annualised," he said. "Deposits were strong at €103 billion, while Wealth AUM of €54.5 billion benefitted from net inflows of €0.5 billion. Asset quality remains robust. With strong business momentum, our guidance for the year remains unchanged," the CEO stated. Mr O'Grady said that against a backdrop of global trade negotiations and potential impacts, it has updated its Irish economic forecasts, with GDP and employment growth of 3.5% and 1.8% respectively for 2025. "Combined with the execution of the group's strategy, this supports a positive outlook while remaining vigilant to potential risks associated with trade dislocation. From a position of strength and as a trusted partner, we continue to engage closely with our customers as they navigate the current environment," he said. "The group's differentiated business model in structurally attractive markets continues to generate high levels of capital. This allows us to support our customers, invest in our business, and deliver attractive shareholder returns," he added.
Irish Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Healthcare sector aids slight rise in European stocks
European shares closed higher in a volatile session as the market responded to the news of a 0.3 per cent drop in US first quarter gross domestic product of 2025 and corporate earnings. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 0.3 per cent higher on Wednesday, aided by a 1.3 per cent rise in healthcare stocks. Dublin In a mixed session, the Iseq All-Share index ended the session down 0.04 per cent at 10,373.46. Glanbia was the biggest mover of the day on the Irish stock exchange, rising 12.65 per cent to a price of €11.40, following news that the company's first quarter results were better than expected. READ MORE The banking sector saw mixed movement, Bank of Ireland Group saw its share price drop by 3.41 per cent to €10.32; AIB Group also saw its share price drop, though to a lesser degree, by 0.76 per cent to €5.91. Permanent TSB, however, bucked the trend with a 3.33 per cent rise to €1.55 – the day's second leap. The property sector had a more positive day, with Cairn Homes rising 1.79 per cent to €1.94; Glenveagh Properties making a 1.35 per cent jump to €1,65; and Irish Residential Properties REIT plc recording a minor jump to 0.39 per cent to round out the day. Building materials company, Kingspan fell to €74.3, a 1.46 per cent drop. London The FTSE 100, London's blue-chip index ended the day just in the green, rising just under five points to finish the day at 8,468, a 0.1 per cent rise. The UK market slumped during the afternoon after the news of a 0.3 per cent fall in US gross domestic product (GDP) for the first three months of 2025, before eventually clawing back the losses. In banking, Barclays' profits surged by nearly a fifth thanks to a boom in trading activity sparked by the US trade war but shares in the group fell by 1.4 per cent. The company reported a better-than-expected 19 per cent rise in pretax profits but it also said it set aside more cash for bad debts due to worries over the American economy. Drugmaker GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) said it is 'well positioned' to cope with any financial impact from changes to US tariff rules, reporting a rise in sales and shares rose 3.7 per cent. Europe The European benchmark index marked its second consecutive monthly drop, however, falling 1.3 per cent. Energy was the worst-performing subindex for April, down 10.2 per cent, as the uncertainty around global growth eroded the outlook for oil demand. The STOXX 600 has recouped more than half of its losses after tumbling nearly 18% from record highs earlier this month, on signs of the White House's willingness to ease trade tensions. Société Générale rose 3.7 per cent after the French bank reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings. Danish logistics group DSV advanced nearly 7.8 per cent after it completed a deal to acquire Germany's Schenker and provided an outlook on potential benefits from the transaction. On the downside, Glencore fell 7.3 per cent after the miner and trader reported a 30 per cent drop in copper production in the first quarter. Evolution slumped 19.3 per cent, the worst individual performer on STOXX 600, as the Swedish gaming technology company reported its first-quarter earnings below estimates. German carmakers Mercedes and Volkswagen suspended and cut guidance amidst uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Their shares were down 2.7 per cent each. New York Wall Street's main indexes were lower in early afternoon trading after data showed the economy contracted for the first time in three years in the first quarter, deepening concerns around the impact of U.S. tariffs and the global trade war. The Commerce Department's advance gross domestic product report took centre stage on a data-packed day, showing a 0.3 per cent contraction for the first quarter, compared with expectations for 0.3% growth according to economists polled by Reuters. Declines were broad-based, with most S&P 500 sectors in the red and the energy index leading losses with a 3% drop. The economically sensitive small-cap Russell 2000 fell 1.3%. Meanwhile, 'Magnificent Seven' members Meta Platforms and Microsoft fell 2.6% and 0.9% ahead of their results, due after markets close, that investors are watching closely for clarity on the outlook for the tech sector and AI-focused investments. Fanning concerns about a pullback in investments into AI, Super Micro Computer cut its third-quarter forecasts due to delays in customer spending, while Snapchat parent Snap said it would not provide a second-quarter financial forecast. Their shares fell nearly 15 per cent each. – Additional reporting, Reuters, PA.
