The Warsaw stocks offering the highest autumn dividends

The hottest part of Poland's dividend season may be over, but the coming weeks still promise substantial payouts. More than 20 companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange have yet to set the date determining shareholders' entitlement to this year's dividend.

Investors are being urged to select companies carefully as the WIG index continues a rising trend that began in autumn 2022. The index gained almost 1% during the afternoon at the start of the week, exceeding 153,000 points. Expectations of higher interest rates and worsening sentiment on global stock markets have increased the appeal of companies that share profits with shareholders.

The WIGdiv index illustrates the growth of this group. It includes companies that have paid dividends regularly for the past five financial years. Four years ago, it contained just over 30 companies. It now includes 44.

Esotiq&Henderson leads the remaining candidates, offering a dividend yield above 8%. Its shareholders approved the allocation of 5.87 million zlotys from 2025 net profit, equal to 3 zlotys per share. The entitlement date is Sept. 29, and the payment will reach investors on Dec. 17.

Game developer Creepy Jar offers a dividend of 42.89 zlotys per share, implying a yield of almost 8% at its current share price of 542 zlotys. The entitlement date is Sept. 10, with payment scheduled for Sept. 21. The company has also benefited from the successful launch of “StarRupture” and strong sales of “Green Hell.” Developer Develia plans to pay 0.73 zlotys per share, or 342.8 million zlotys in total, with entitlement set for Sept. 25 and payment for Sept. 30.