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As European markets continue their longest streak of weekly gains since 2012, buoyed by encouraging company results and resilience in certain sectors, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a potential source of stable income amid mixed economic signals. In this environment, identifying solid dividend-paying companies can be an effective strategy for those seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) | 4.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| VERBUND (WBAG:VER) | 5.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| CaixaBank (BME:CABK) | 8.21% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 216 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Vinci
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Vinci SA operates in concessions, energy, and construction sectors both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €66.03 billion.
Operations: Vinci's revenue is primarily derived from its segments: Cobra IS (€7.11 billion), VINCI Energies (€20.37 billion), Concessions including VINCI Airports (€4.88 billion) and VINCI Autoroutes (€7.11 billion), and VINCI Construction, which includes Eurovia, contributing €31.78 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Vinci SA's dividend outlook is supported by a payout ratio of 55.7%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, and a cash payout ratio of 34.9%, ensuring coverage by cash flows. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, the company has proposed a €4.75 per share dividend for 2024, reflecting confidence in future prospects. Recent financial results show sales at €72.46 billion and net income at €4.86 billion for 2024, with steady traffic growth across its airport and autoroute operations bolstering revenue potential.
Manitou BF
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Manitou BF SA, along with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and provides equipment and services globally with a market capitalization of €922.21 million.
Operations: Manitou BF generates its revenue primarily from two segments: the Products Division, which accounts for €2.47 billion, and the Services & Solutions (S&S) Division, contributing €395.12 million.