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2. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (XETRA:BMW.DE)

Dividend Yield as of February 6: 7.86%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (XETRA:BMW.DE) manufactures and sells BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles, along with spare parts, accessories, and mobility services. It is one of the most popular automobile companies worldwide. It is one of the best dividend stocks to consider. The company issued its last annual dividend in May 2024.

BMW Group kept up its momentum in 2024, delivering 426,594 fully electric vehicles (BEVs), which indicates a 13.5% increase compared to 2023. Both BMW and MINI brands saw double-digit BEV growth, with BMW up 11.6% (368,523 units) and MINI surging 24.3% (56,181 units). Even Rolls-Royce made waves, delivering 1,890 BEVs and recording a staggering 479.6% jump. Outside of China, BMW managed to grow sales across all vehicle types and regions.

That said, the second half of the year wasn’t smooth sailing. Delivery stops due to Integrated Brake System (IBS) issues and weak demand in China forced BMW to adjust its full-year sales target. In the end, the company delivered 2,450,804 vehicles in 2024, with electrified models making up 24.2% of total sales (593,215 units) and fully electric vehicles accounting for 17.4%. Looking ahead to 2025, BMW is optimistic about continued BEV growth, supported by strong demand in Europe and an expanding lineup of electric models.