Despite recent turbulence in global markets, the French CAC 40 Index has demonstrated resilience amid broader economic uncertainties. As investors seek stability, dividend stocks on Euronext Paris offer a compelling option for those looking to balance income with potential growth. In today's market conditions, good dividend stocks are characterized by consistent payouts and strong financial health. These attributes can provide a buffer against volatility while offering reliable returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In France
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT)
6.72%
★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)
7.31%
★★★★★★
CBo Territoria (ENXTPA:CBOT)
6.88%
★★★★★★
Samse (ENXTPA:SAMS)
6.01%
★★★★★☆
Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE)
4.46%
★★★★★☆
VIEL & Cie société anonyme (ENXTPA:VIL)
4.04%
★★★★★☆
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLA)
Overview: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative offers a range of banking products and services to diverse customer segments in France, with a market cap of €913.98 million.
Operations: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative generates revenue by providing banking products and services to individuals, professionals, associations, farmers, businesses, private banking customers, and public and social housing community clients in France.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Languedoc Société coopérative reported net income of €114.91 million for the half year ended June 30, 2024, up from €108.47 million a year ago. The company offers a high and reliable dividend yield of 5.93%, which is in the top 25% of French dividend payers and well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 30.9%. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, enhancing its appeal to dividend investors.
Overview: Eiffage SA operates in construction, property and urban development, civil engineering, metallic construction, roads, energy systems, and concessions both in France and internationally with a market cap of €8.46 billion.
Operations: Eiffage SA's revenue segments include Concessions (€3.90 billion), Construction (€4.29 billion), Energy Systems (€5.99 billion), and Infrastructures (€8.43 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Eiffage's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 38.5% and cash flows at 15.6%. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. The company recently announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to enhance efficiency through AI and secured a significant contract for the Valby cloudburst tunnel project in Denmark, valued at roughly DKK 490 million. Despite high debt levels, Eiffage is trading below its estimated fair value.
Overview: Infotel SA designs, develops, markets, and maintains software solutions focused on security, performance, and management worldwide with a market cap of €256.50 million.
Operations: Infotel SA generates revenue primarily from its Services segment, which accounts for €296.02 million, and its Software segment, contributing €11.53 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
Infotel's dividend payments are covered by earnings (payout ratio: 76.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 63.7%), though its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. The stock is trading at a good value, 54.4% below its estimated fair value, and analysts expect a price increase of 36.1%. However, its current dividend yield of 5.41% is slightly lower than the top quartile in the French market (5.51%).
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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:CRLA ENXTPA:FGR and ENXTPA:INF.
