The Switzerland market ended modestly higher on Friday after a somewhat choppy session, with investors largely reacting to earnings updates and improved consumer sentiment. Given the current economic landscape, selecting dividend stocks that offer stability and consistent returns can be a prudent strategy for investors looking to navigate these fluctuating conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 5.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 4.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN) | 4.36% | ★★★★★☆ |
| EFG International (SWX:EFGN) | 4.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.50% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Helvetia Holding (SWX:HELN) | 4.94% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Holcim (SWX:HOLN) | 3.66% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) | 3.40% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) | 4.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Helvetia Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Helvetia Holding AG operates in life and non-life insurance, as well as reinsurance, across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, France and internationally with a market cap of CHF6.74 billion.
Operations: Helvetia Holding AG's revenue segments include CHF1.81 billion from life insurance and CHF7.09 billion from non-life insurance.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Helvetia Holding has demonstrated reliable and stable dividend payments over the past decade, with dividends growing consistently. Despite a high payout ratio of 120.3%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings, the cash payout ratio stands at a manageable 36.5%, suggesting adequate coverage by cash flows. The current dividend yield of 4.94% places it in the top quartile among Swiss dividend payers, though profit margins have declined from 5.1% to 3%.
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Our valuation report here indicates Helvetia Holding may be overvalued.
Swiss Re
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Swiss Re AG, with a market cap of CHF30.17 billion, operates globally offering wholesale reinsurance, insurance, risk transfer solutions, and other insurance-related services.
Operations: Swiss Re AG generates revenue from three primary segments: Property & Casualty Reinsurance ($23.74 billion), Life & Health Reinsurance ($18.09 billion), and Corporate Solutions ($6.06 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
Swiss Re's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with dividends falling during this period. However, the company's dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 53.9% and 48.3%, respectively. Recent executive changes include a new CFO starting in April 2025 and a new CEO for Corporate Solutions from July 2024. Swiss Re's net income for Q1 2024 was US$1.09 billion, reflecting strong financial performance amidst these transitions.