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As the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cut aims to bolster economic growth amid slowing inflation, France's CAC 40 Index has seen a notable uptick of 1.54%. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling investment opportunity by providing steady income streams and potential capital appreciation. When evaluating dividend stocks in such market conditions, it's essential to consider companies with strong financial health and consistent dividend payout histories.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT) | 6.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Exacompta Clairefontaine (ENXTPA:ALEXA) | 4.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) | 4.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA) | 5.94% | ★★★★★☆ |
| VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL) | 3.65% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS) | 6.92% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) | 7.97% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Infotel (ENXTPA:INF) | 5.06% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Rexel (ENXTPA:RXL) | 4.60% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 35 stocks from our Top Euronext Paris Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Groupe Guillin
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Groupe Guillin S.A. produces and sells food packaging products in France and internationally, with a market cap of €553.67 million.
Operations: Groupe Guillin S.A. generates revenue primarily from its Packaging Sector (€837.39 million) and Material Sector (€48.24 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Groupe Guillin's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 27% and a cash payout ratio of 18.5%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend yield of 3.67% is below the top quartile in France (5.56%). Despite trading at 65.1% below its estimated fair value and showing significant earnings growth (47.9% last year), its dividend track record has been volatile over the past ten years.
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Take a closer look at Groupe Guillin's potential here in our dividend report.
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Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Groupe Guillin's share price might be too pessimistic.
Bénéteau
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bénéteau S.A. designs, manufactures, and sells boats and leisure homes in France and internationally, with a market cap of €661.25 million.
Operations: Bénéteau S.A.'s revenue primarily comes from its boat segment, which generated €1.47 billion.
Dividend Yield: 8.9%
Bénéteau's dividend yield of 8.94% ranks in the top 25% of French dividend payers, but its sustainability is questionable due to a lack of free cash flows and volatile payments over the past decade. Although earnings grew by 84.1% last year and the payout ratio is low at 37.2%, analysts forecast a significant decline in earnings over the next three years, raising concerns about future dividend reliability.