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Large dividends can be alluring, offering the prospect of steady income from investments. However, it's crucial to examine whether these dividends are sustainable over the long term. Companies with excessively high payout ratios may struggle to maintain their dividend payments, which could indicate underlying financial issues. In this article, we will explore two Swedish stocks: one that presents a promising dividend opportunity and another that might pose risks due to its high payout ratio.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zinzino (OM:ZZ B) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Betsson (OM:BETS B) | 5.61% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Loomis (OM:LOOMIS) | 4.57% | ★★★★★☆ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 3.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Axfood (OM:AXFO) | 3.02% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Duni (OM:DUNI) | 4.99% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE) | 8.10% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A) | 5.39% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA) | 4.33% | ★★★★★☆ |
| AB Traction (OM:TRAC B) | 4.02% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 25 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight one of our preferred stocks from the screener and one that could be better to shun.
Top Pick
Bravida Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bravida Holding AB operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, providing technical services and installations for buildings and industrial facilities with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 16.71 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue through technical services and installations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Bravida Holding's recent dividend increase to SEK 3.50 per share, totaling SEK 714.29 million for FY 2023, highlights its commitment to shareholder returns amidst a reasonable payout ratio of 61.7%. This contrasts sharply with some peers struggling with unsustainable high payout ratios. Additionally, Bravida's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows (Cash Payout Ratio: 43.5%), ensuring reliability even though it has a shorter dividend history of less than ten years. The firm's involvement in significant projects like the installation at Froso Strand Prison underscores operational robustness, despite recent challenges such as the overbilling incident at Region Skåne which has been addressed with executive changes and internal reviews.
One To Reconsider
NP3 Fastigheter
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★☆☆☆☆