3 German Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 9.3%

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As global markets react to weak U.S. economic data and the European Central Bank considers further rate cuts, Germany's DAX index has seen a significant decline of 4.11%. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks in Germany remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income. In this environment, a good dividend stock typically offers a reliable yield and demonstrates resilience amid market volatility. Here are three German dividend stocks yielding up to 9.3% that could provide such stability in your portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Allianz (XTRA:ALV)

5.64%

★★★★★★

Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)

5.06%

★★★★★★

Siemens (XTRA:SIE)

3.05%

★★★★★☆

Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG)

9.37%

★★★★★☆

Südzucker (XTRA:SZU)

7.59%

★★★★★☆

INDUS Holding (XTRA:INH)

5.99%

★★★★★☆

MLP (XTRA:MLP)

5.42%

★★★★★☆

Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE)

3.24%

★★★★★☆

FRoSTA (DB:NLM)

3.36%

★★★★★☆

Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)

3.35%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 31 stocks from our Top German Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Mercedes-Benz Group

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Mercedes-Benz Group AG operates as an automotive company in Germany and internationally, with a market cap of €54.71 billion.

Operations: Mercedes-Benz Group AG generates revenue primarily through its Mercedes-Benz Cars segment (€109.58 billion), Mercedes-Benz Vans segment (€20.22 billion), and Mercedes-Benz Mobility segment (€26.78 billion).

Dividend Yield: 9.4%

Mercedes-Benz Group's dividend payments are well covered by earnings (payout ratio: 43.3%) but less so by cash flows (cash payout ratio: 81.4%). While the dividend yield is in the top 25% of German market payers, its history shows volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent Q2 earnings showed a decline, with net income at €3.02 billion compared to €3.56 billion a year ago, impacting future sustainability considerations for dividends.

XTRA:MBG Dividend History as at Aug 2024
XTRA:MBG Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Logwin

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Logwin AG offers logistics and transport solutions across Germany, Austria, other European countries, the Asia/Pacific region, and internationally with a market cap of €760.11 million.

Operations: Logwin AG's revenue segments consist of Solutions (€275.78 million) and Air + Ocean (€954.25 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Logwin AG's dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings (57% payout ratio) and cash flows (59.4% cash payout ratio), though the company has only paid dividends for six years. Recent earnings for H1 2024 showed a decline, with sales at €643.5 million and net income at €31.86 million, compared to €672.97 million and €40.49 million respectively a year ago, potentially affecting future dividend sustainability despite its high yield in the German market.