Czech Republic: A Dividend HeavenThe Prague Stock Exchange (PSE) PSECZ:PX is characterized by a concentration of mature, dividend-paying companies, particularly in sectors such as energy, banking, and heavy industry. Unlike growth-focused exchanges in the U.S. or Asia, the Czech market offers relatively few stocks with high reinvestment or expansion trajectories.
Preference for Payouts
Over the past two decades, Czech listed companies have consistently distributed a significant share of profits as dividends. This reflects both limited reinvestment opportunities in a relatively saturated domestic market and a shareholder preference for cash returns. For example, CEZ and Komercni banka have maintained payout ratios above 70% in most years.
Structural Support & Tax environment
The Czech Republic provides a structurally supportive environment for dividend-oriented investors. One key advantage is the tax framework. Czech residents are exempt from capital gains tax if they hold an investment for more than three years. This strongly favors long-term investing.
For non-residents, a 15% withholding tax on dividends applies—unless the investor resides in a country outside the EU/EEA that does not have a tax treaty or tax information exchange agreement with the Czech Republic.
Key Dividend-Paying Companies
CEZ (CEZ) PSECZ:CEZ
Industry: Energy (Electricity generation and distribution)
Dividend History (Gross per Share) / Dividend Yield (%)
2020: CZK 34 10.1%
2021: CZK 52 5.8%
2022: CZK 48 18.83%
2023: CZK 145 5.43%
2024: CZK 52 5.9%
Dividend Growth:
2020 to 2021: +52.9%
2021 to 2022: -7.7%
2022 to 2023: +202%
2023 to 2024: -64.1%
Komercni banka (KOMB) PSECZ:KOMB
Industry: Banking and financial services
Dividend History (Gross per Share) / Dividend Yield (%)
2020: CZK 23.9 3.63%
2021: CZK 99.3 10.62%
2022: CZK 60.42 9.22%
2023: CZK 82.7 11.41%
2024: CZK 91.3 10.76%
Dividend Growth:
2020 to 2021: +315.6%
2021 to 2022: -39.2%
2022 to 2023: +36.9%
2023 to 2024: +10.4%
Moneta Money Bank (MONET) PSECZ:MONET
Industry: Banking and financial services
Dividend History (Gross per Share) / Dividend Yield (%)
2020: CZK 0 (dividend suspended)
2021: CZK 3 10.67%
2022: CZK 7 10.53%
2023: CZK 8 12.82%
2024: CZK 9 8.08%
Dividend Growth:
2020 to 2021: N/A
2021 to 2022: +133.3%
2022 to 2023: +14.3%
2023 to 2024: +12.5%
