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As the French CAC 40 Index recently climbed by 3.89%, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts and China's stimulus measures, investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities within the European markets. In this climate of optimism, dividend stocks on Euronext Paris stand out for their potential to provide steady income streams, making them particularly appealing in times of economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC) | 8.00% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT) | 5.61% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA) | 5.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) | 4.01% | ★★★★★☆ |
| VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL) | 3.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS) | 6.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA) | 4.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) | 7.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Infotel (ENXTPA:INF) | 4.65% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 32 stocks from our Top Euronext Paris Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Arkema
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Arkema S.A. is a global manufacturer and seller of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with a market cap of approximately €6.51 billion.
Operations: Arkema S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Advanced Materials segment at €3.51 billion, followed by Adhesive Solutions at €2.71 billion, Coating Solutions at €2.39 billion, and Intermediates at €779 million.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Arkema has maintained reliable and stable dividends over the past decade, with a dividend yield of 4.01%, which is below the top quartile in France. The company's payout ratio is sustainable at 76.4% of earnings and 47% of cash flows, ensuring coverage by both metrics. Recent strategic leadership changes and ongoing acquisition efforts signal potential growth initiatives, while a share buyback program up to €1.05 billion aims to enhance shareholder value through capital reduction or external growth transactions.
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Take a closer look at Arkema's potential here in our dividend report.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Arkema's current price could be quite moderate.
Gaztransport & Technigaz
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Gaztransport & Technigaz SA is a technology and engineering company specializing in cryogenic membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of liquefied gas and LNG globally, with a market cap of approximately €4.75 billion.