Arkema And 2 Other Leading Dividend Stocks On Euronext Paris

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As European inflation nears the central bank's target and France's CAC 40 Index continues to show resilience, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks for stable returns. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by consistent payouts and strong financial health, making them attractive options amid economic uncertainty.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT)

6.34%

★★★★★★

Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)

6.79%

★★★★★★

CBo Territoria (ENXTPA:CBOT)

6.82%

★★★★★★

Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS)

6.10%

★★★★★☆

VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL)

3.90%

★★★★★☆

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA)

5.89%

★★★★★☆

Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE)

4.14%

★★★★★☆

Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA)

4.65%

★★★★★☆

Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX)

8.00%

★★★★★☆

Eiffage (ENXTPA:FGR)

4.31%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 36 stocks from our Top Euronext Paris Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Arkema

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

Overview: Arkema S.A. manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and advanced materials worldwide, with a market cap of €6.31 billion.

Operations: Arkema S.A.'s revenue segments include €779 million from Intermediates, €2.39 billion from Coating Solutions, €2.71 billion from Adhesive Solutions, and €3.51 billion from Advanced Materials.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Arkema offers a stable and growing dividend, with a current yield of 4.14%, though it lags behind the top French dividend payers. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (76.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (47% cash payout ratio). Recent executive changes aim to bolster strategic growth, while ongoing share repurchases could enhance shareholder value. The company is actively seeking acquisitions, potentially boosting future dividends and overall financial health.

ENXTPA:AKE Dividend History as at Sep 2024
ENXTPA:AKE Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Gaztransport & Technigaz

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

Overview: Gaztransport & Technigaz SA is a technology and engineering company that offers cryogenic membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of liquefied gas and LNG, with a market cap of €4.87 billion.

Operations: Gaztransport & Technigaz SA generates revenue primarily from its Core Business Including Services segment, which accounts for €530.73 million, and the Hydrogen segment, contributing €13.96 million.