Sberbank of Russia
Sberbank is one of the leading state-owned Russian companies with the highest dividend payments. The company’s preferred stock steadily attracts investors’ attention. Various economic and political factors as well as sanctions against Russia support Sberbank’s share prices. The dividend yield of Sberbank’s stock in 2020 is expected to be 10%.
MTS
MTS, the leading mobile network operator in Russia, is ranked second on the list. The company’s dividend policy is stable and very attractive to investors. According to analysts, current foreign policy developments have improved MTS stock quotes. Nowadays, the company's dividend yield is persistently high, over 10%. This year it is expected to remain at the same level.
Alrosa
Alrosa is the third Russian company whose shares have the highest dividend yield. The management of this largest diamond mining corporation has recently changed its dividend policy. According to analysts, investors expect to receive a yield of up to 10%.
Severstal
Severstal, the main metallurgic company in Russia, is ranked fourth on the list. The company’s dividend yield is high. Dividends are paid to shareholders on a quarterly basis. According to experts, the projected yield on Severstal’s preferred shares will reach an impressive 14 percent in 2020.
Lenenergo
Lenenergo is closing the list of top 5 Russian corporations with highest dividends. Many experts consider the company to be a leader among the largest energy distribution and network companies in Russia. Investors can expect high dividend payments on the company’s preferred shares. The value of such securities traded on Moscow Exchange is 20 times higher than the price of common shares of Lenenergo. According to analysts, the dividend yield of Lenenergo’s securities will be 12% in 2020.
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