We recently published a list of 10 Best Annual Dividend Stocks To Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (OTC:LVMHF) stands against other best annual dividend stocks to buy now.
In 2025, dividends in MSCI Europe are expected to reach a record high. According to Allianz Global Investors, these firms are likely to increase dividend payouts by 4% year-over-year to €459 billion, up from €440 billion in 2024. In 2026, MSCI Europe dividends could catapult even higher to €496 billion. In Germany alone, payouts are projected to rise from €57 billion in 2024 to €63 billion in 2025, and possibly hit €70 billion in 2026. Allianz Global expects the Tech and Healthcare sectors to offer the highest dividend increases in 2025, while the Energy sector could likely create some weakness. The Financials sector will remain the biggest dividend contributor in Europe. Dividend yields are staying ahead of long-term German government bond yields as well, with the MSCI Europe dividend yield expected to be 3.5% this year.
Over the last 40 years, about 39% of MSCI Europe’s total annualized return resulted from dividends. Comparatively, dividend payouts made up 22% of total returns in MSCI North America and just over 41% in MSCI Pacific.
Jenny Harrington, CNBC Halftime Report’s go-to expert on dividends, observed that the broader market’s dividends have grown about 5.7% in the last 50-60 years, which means that dividend income is outpacing inflation. She also noted that dividends are a tax-advantaged income stream, which is a huge plus. Harrington also commented that dividend investors are more likely to hold their portfolios rather than selling in a panic when markets go down. They are reluctant to give up their income streams and risk wasting years of effort, which helps keep dividend portfolios steady and resilient, even during market selloffs.
Harrington also told investors that some companies may not have strong growth potential but generate high free cash flow, allowing them to pay dividends. However, those seeking high-growth stocks should carefully balance their portfolios. Harrington advised investors to explore opportunities beyond the broader market, as the index is heavily dominated by its top 10 stocks. She suggested that looking at other companies, including dividend stocks, could offer better value and growth potential. Given this, we will now take a look at some of the best annual dividend stocks.
Our Methodology
For this article, we manually researched annual reports and company websites to see which stocks pay dividends annually. We focused on picking stocks with a consistent record of paying dividends, offering dividend growth, and being financially stable to steer clear of yield traps. The list below is ranked in the ascending order of dividend yield as of February 6.
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LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (OTC:LVMHF)
Dividend Yield as of February 6: 1.93%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A
LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (OTC:LVMHF) is a French luxury goods company that operates worldwide. The company deals in wines and spirits, fashion and leather goods, fragrances, cosmetics, luxury hotels, watches, and jewelry brands. Some of the brands under LVMH include Hennessy, Dom Pérignon, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Fenty Beauty, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, and TAG Heuer. As of February 6, the stock has surged around 10% year-to-date.
In 2024, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (OTC:LVMHF)’s revenue came in at €84.7 billion, indicating 1% organic growth despite economic and geopolitical challenges. LVMH’s profit from recurring operations was €19.6 billion for the year, equalling an operating margin of 23.1%. The company’s free cash flow increased 29% year-over-year to €10.5 billion. LVMH witnessed steady growth in Europe and the US, while Japan experienced double-digit revenue growth, supported by a weak currency. LVMH also played a major role in the Paris 2024 Olympics, supported the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, and backed more than 910 nonprofits, impacting over 1.9 million people.
On April 17, 2025, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (OTC:LVMHF) plans to propose a dividend of €13 per share. An interim payment of €5.50 per share was distributed on December 4, 2024, with the remaining €7.50 per share scheduled for payment on April 28, 2025. It is one of the best dividend stocks with an annual payout to watch.
Overall, LVMHF ranks 9th on our list of best annual dividend stocks to buy now. Overall, LVMHF ranks first on our list of the best annual dividend stocks. While we acknowledge the potential of LVMHF to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that certain AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MBG.DE but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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