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As European markets grapple with the implications of U.S. trade tariffs and monetary policy uncertainty, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently ended lower, reflecting broader concerns about economic growth. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking refuge from market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.26% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| VERBUND (WBAG:VER) | 5.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
MFE-Mediaforeurope
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: MFE-Mediaforeurope N.V. operates in the television industry across Italy and Spain, with a market cap of €2.23 billion.
Operations: MFE-Mediaforeurope N.V. generates its revenue primarily from television operations in Italy and Spain.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
MFE-Mediaforeurope's dividends are supported by a payout ratio of 61.8% and a cash payout ratio of 41.9%, indicating coverage by both earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, with unreliable payments despite growth over the same period. Currently trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, MFEB offers good relative value but yields below Italy's top-tier dividend payers at 5.19%.
Sogefi
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sogefi S.p.A. is a company that designs, develops, and produces filtration systems, suspension components, air management products, and engine cooling systems for the automotive industry across Europe, South America, North America, and Asia with a market cap of €226.56 million.
Operations: Sogefi S.p.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Suspensions segment, generating €564.60 million, and its Air and Cooling segment, contributing €457.40 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.9%
Sogefi's recent dividend announcement of €0.15 per share highlights its position among Italy's top 25% dividend payers, with a yield of 7.86%. While the company has only recently begun paying dividends, they are well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 33.2% and 15.6%, respectively. Despite volatile share prices, Sogefi trades at a discount to estimated fair value and reported improved net income for 2024 at €141.3 million from €57.8 million in the previous year.