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As global markets react to China's recent stimulus measures, European indices, including the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index, have experienced a notable rebound. Amidst this backdrop of shifting economic sentiment and potential interest rate cuts in Europe, dividend stocks on Euronext Amsterdam present compelling opportunities for income-focused investors. When evaluating dividend stocks, it's important to consider their yield stability and the underlying company's ability to maintain payouts in varying market conditions.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks In The Netherlands
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Koninklijke Heijmans (ENXTAM:HEIJM) | 3.44% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Randstad (ENXTAM:RAND) | 5.19% | ★★★★☆☆ |
ABN AMRO Bank (ENXTAM:ABN) | 9.70% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Signify (ENXTAM:LIGHT) | 7.03% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Aalberts (ENXTAM:AALB) | 3.19% | ★★★★☆☆ |
ING Groep (ENXTAM:INGA) | 6.99% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Acomo (ENXTAM:ACOMO) | 6.53% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Koninklijke Heijmans
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. operates in property development, construction, and infrastructure sectors both within the Netherlands and internationally, with a market cap of €693.45 million.
Operations: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. generates revenue from its Connecting segment, amounting to €871.03 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Koninklijke Heijmans has demonstrated strong earnings growth, with net income doubling to €37 million for H1 2024. Despite a volatile dividend history and a yield of 3.44%, which is low compared to the Dutch market's top tier, its dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 30% and 20.7% respectively. Trading significantly below estimated fair value enhances its appeal for value-focused investors seeking dividend coverage stability.
Signify
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Signify N.V. is a company that offers lighting products, systems, and services across Europe, the Americas, and internationally with a market cap of €2.78 billion.
Operations: Signify N.V.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Conventional segment, which generated €519 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.0%
Signify's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 80.4% and 34.2% respectively, despite a volatile dividend history over the past eight years. Trading at 62.4% below estimated fair value, it offers a high dividend yield of 7.03%, placing it in the top quartile among Dutch dividend payers. However, its recent removal from the FTSE All-World Index may raise concerns about its long-term stability for investors seeking reliable income streams.