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Allianz And 2 Other Leading German Dividend Stocks


Allianz And 2 Other Leading German Dividend Stocks

Amidst a backdrop of economic adjustments, the German market has shown resilience with the DAX index gaining 1.46% following a second consecutive interest rate cut by the European Central Bank. As investors navigate these evolving conditions, dividend stocks like Allianz and others stand out for their potential to provide steady income streams, making them attractive options in times of monetary policy shifts.

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

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

Overview: Allianz SE, with a market cap of €116.24 billion, operates globally offering property-casualty insurance, life/health insurance, and asset management products and services through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Allianz SE generates its revenue from property-casualty insurance (€74.95 billion), life/health insurance (€45.52 billion), and asset management (€3.34 billion) segments worldwide.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Allianz offers a stable dividend yield of 4.58%, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows, indicated by payout ratios of 60% and 23%, respectively. The company has maintained reliable and increasing dividend payments over the past decade. Recent activities include a $1.25 billion fixed-income offering, share buybacks totaling €1 billion, and strategic partnerships enhancing its reinsurance capabilities. Allianz affirmed its operating profit target for 2024 at €14.8 billion amidst solid earnings growth.

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

Overview: SAF-Holland SE manufactures and supplies chassis-related assemblies and components for trailers, trucks, semi-trailers, and buses with a market cap of approximately €647.32 million.

Operations: SAF-Holland SE's revenue segments are comprised of €863.53 million from the Americas, €276.09 million from Asia/Pacific (APAC)/China/India, and €942.98 million from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Dividend Yield: 6%

SAF-Holland's dividend yield of 5.96% ranks in the top 25% among German stocks, with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows at payout ratios of 41.5% and 25%, respectively. Despite a history of volatility in dividend payments over the past decade, recent earnings growth of 38.3% supports sustainability. The company reported €1 billion in sales for the first half of 2024, projecting full-year sales around €2 billion despite a forecasted second-half decline.

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

Overview: technotrans SE is a global technology and services company with a market cap of €110.87 million.

Operations: technotrans SE generates revenue through its Services segment, which contributes €62.21 million, and its Technology segment, which accounts for €184.28 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

technotrans offers a dividend yield of 3.86%, below the top 25% in Germany, but maintains coverage through a payout ratio of 56.7% and cash payout ratio of 32.3%. Although dividends have grown over the past decade, they remain volatile and unreliable. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation despite recent share price volatility. Earnings are forecasted to grow annually by 26.14%.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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