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As Germany's DAX Index has recently seen a 1.70% rise amid growing hopes for interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks as a stable income source in these uncertain times. In this environment, a good dividend stock not only offers consistent payouts but also demonstrates resilience and growth potential in fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

All for One Group

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

Overview: All for One Group SE, with a market cap of €235.02 million, offers business software solutions for SAP, Microsoft, and IBM across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Luxembourg, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: All for One Group SE generates revenue primarily from its CORE segment (€442.47 million) and LOB segment (€77.01 million).

Dividend Yield: 3%

All for One Group offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.02%, which is lower than the top 25% of German dividend payers. However, its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 49% and 19%, respectively. The company has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade and maintains stable payments. Recent earnings reports show improved financial performance, with net income rising to €10.29 million for nine months ending June 30, 2024.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of All for One Group.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of All for One Group shares in the market.

OVB Holding

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

Overview: OVB Holding AG, with a market cap of €270.77 million, offers advisory and brokerage services to private households across Europe through its subsidiaries.

Operations: OVB Holding AG generates €382.93 million in revenue from its insurance brokerage services for private households in Europe.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

OVB Holding reported strong earnings for Q2 2024, with revenue rising to €104.56 million and net income increasing to €4.84 million. The company offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.74%, though slightly below the top 25% of German dividend payers. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 70.3% from earnings and 56.6% from cash flows, indicating sustainability and reliability for investors seeking steady income streams.

• Navigate through the intricacies of OVB Holding with our comprehensive dividend report here.

• Our expertly prepared valuation report OVB Holding implies its share price may be lower than expected.

ProCredit Holding

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

Overview: ProCredit Holding AG, with a market cap of €505.35 million, provides commercial banking services to small and medium enterprises and private customers across Europe, South America, and Germany through its subsidiaries.

Operations: ProCredit Holding AG generates €422.15 million in revenue from its banking services.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

ProCredit Holding reported half-year net income of €57.6 million, down from €64.06 million last year, with earnings per share at €0.98 versus €1.09 previously. Despite a volatile dividend history over the past 7 years, its current payout ratio of 35.3% ensures dividends are well covered by earnings and forecasted to remain sustainable at 37.2%. The dividend yield stands in the top 25% of German payers but is less reliable due to historical volatility and high bad loans (2.4%).

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of ProCredit Holding stock in this dividend report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that ProCredit Holding's current price could be quite moderate.

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