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The French stock market, like much of Europe, has recently experienced a downturn as escalating tensions in the Middle East have made investors cautious, leading to a notable decline in major indices such as France's CAC 40. Amidst these uncertainties, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking resilience in their portfolios. Selecting strong dividend stocks often involves looking for companies with solid financial health and consistent payout histories, which can be particularly appealing during times of market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT) | 5.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC) | 8.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) | 4.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
| VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL) | 3.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS) | 6.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA) | 6.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA) | 4.82% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) | 8.00% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 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 uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Amundi
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Amundi is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately €13.67 billion.
Operations: Amundi generates its revenue primarily from its Asset Management segment, which accounted for €6.18 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Amundi's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of French dividend payers, though its track record is unstable with volatile payments over the past nine years. Despite this, dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 69.3% and 59.6%, respectively. Recent earnings reports show growth, with a net income increase to €333 million for Q2 2024, supporting its capacity to maintain dividends amidst executive changes.
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Publicis Groupe
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Publicis Groupe S.A. is a global company offering marketing, communications, and digital business transformation services across multiple regions, with a market cap of €24.56 billion.
Operations: Publicis Groupe S.A. generates revenue from its Advertising and Communication Services segment, amounting to €15.35 billion.