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As European markets experience a modest uptick, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising amid hopes for interest rate cuts and economic stimulus from China, investors are turning their attention to dividend stocks on Euronext Amsterdam. In this environment, a good dividend stock typically offers reliable income through consistent payouts, making it an attractive option for those seeking stability amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Top 5 Dividend Stocks In The Netherlands
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Koninklijke Heijmans (ENXTAM:HEIJM) | 3.27% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Randstad (ENXTAM:RAND) | 5.14% | ★★★★☆☆ |
ABN AMRO Bank (ENXTAM:ABN) | 9.72% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Signify (ENXTAM:LIGHT) | 6.96% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Aalberts (ENXTAM:AALB) | 3.27% | ★★★★☆☆ |
ING Groep (ENXTAM:INGA) | 6.91% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Acomo (ENXTAM:ACOMO) | 6.56% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Aalberts
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Aalberts N.V. provides mission-critical technologies for the aerospace, automotive, building, and maritime sectors with a market cap of €3.82 billion.
Operations: Aalberts N.V.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Building Technology segment, which contributes €1.74 billion, and its Industrial Technology segment, which accounts for €1.49 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Aalberts N.V. offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. While the company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 41% and a cash payout ratio of 60.4%, its dividend yield of 3.27% is below the top quartile in the Dutch market. Although dividends have grown over the past decade, they have been volatile, experiencing significant annual drops exceeding 20%. Recent earnings show slight declines in sales and net income compared to last year.
Koninklijke Heijmans
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. operates in property development, construction, and infrastructure sectors in the Netherlands and internationally with a market cap of €729.66 million.
Operations: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. generates revenue from its Connecting segment, amounting to €871.03 million, with a Segment Adjustment of €1.83 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Koninklijke Heijmans presents a complex scenario for dividend investors. Despite a low payout ratio of 30% and cash payout ratio of 20.7%, indicating dividends are well-covered, its dividend yield of 3.27% is below the Dutch market's top tier. The company has shown strong earnings growth, with recent half-year net income doubling to €37 million, yet its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, lacking stability in payments.