Best Finnish Dividend Stocks for Early 2026
The new year has begun, and investors are turning their attention to companies offering stable cash flow. We have selected four strong candidates that combine a good dividend yield, improving financial results, and upcoming payouts. We excluded UPM-Kymmene from our analysis, as its 82% drop in profit makes its dividend outlook uncertain.
Tire manufacturer Nokian Tyres has made an impressive turnaround, boosting its operating profit by a staggering 431.7%. The company's success is driven by price increases for passenger car tires and a more profitable product mix, which has also helped increase sales revenue by nearly 10%. This strong fundamental recovery provides confidence that the company can maintain its 4.75% dividend yield.
For investors, Nokian Tyres offers a great opportunity to invest in a company that has overcome its difficulties and is on an upward trajectory. The more than threefold increase in net profit shows that the company's new strategy is working, making it one of the most attractive choices in the current market environment.
IT giant Tietoevry offers investors a 4.10% dividend yield, with the expected payout scheduled for March 2026. The company's net profit has more than doubled year-over-year (+107.7%), partly supported by a one-off legal victory, but this still provides confidence for the dividend payment.
Although rising costs are a concern, the company managed to increase its sales revenue by 4.1%. Tietoevry is suitable for investors looking for moderate growth combined with regular income from the technology sector, supported by a long and consistent history of dividend payments.
Trading group Kesko is an excellent choice for those who don't want to wait long for their money – the next dividend payment is expected as early as January 2026. The company's dividend yield is 3.63%, and despite a slowdown in the grocery trade, the group's total revenue has grown by 6.6%, driven by 20% growth in the car trade.
Kesko has proven its resilience in challenging conditions, managing to increase its net profit by nearly 36%. This is a classic 'boring but stable' stock that offers security and regular payouts, making it a good cornerstone for any dividend portfolio.
Fiskars Group is a prime example of how cost-cutting and efficiency deliver results. The company's dividend yield is 3.31%, with the payout expected in March 2026. Most impressive, however, is the nearly 190% growth in net profit, achieved through cost reductions and a strong recovery in the Vita (lifestyle products) segment.
Unlike many others, Fiskars managed to grow revenues while simultaneously reducing costs, which is a very positive sign for investors. This demonstrates management's ability to make the company more profitable, which in turn creates a strong foundation for future dividends.
Conclusion
In summary, early 2026 offers diverse opportunities on the Finnish stock exchange. Nokian Tyres and Fiskars stand out with strong profit growth and recovery, while Kesko and Tietoevry offer stability and quicker payouts. Investors should monitor not only the current yield percentage but also the company's ability to cover it with profits.
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