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In recent weeks, the European stock market has experienced mixed results, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index snapping a 10-week streak of gains amid uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies. Despite these challenges, increased spending on defense and infrastructure in Germany and the EU has helped stabilize investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking to navigate market fluctuations while benefiting from regular payouts.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) | 4.18% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| VERBUND (WBAG:VER) | 5.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 235 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Barco
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Barco NV, with a market cap of €1.04 billion, develops visualization solutions for the entertainment, enterprise, and healthcare markets across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Operations: Barco NV generates revenue through its development of visualization solutions tailored for the entertainment, enterprise, and healthcare sectors across various global regions.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Barco offers a stable dividend yield of 4.34%, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 72.1% and cash payout ratio of 44.9%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite recent earnings decline, Barco's dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade. The stock trades at a good value, below its estimated fair value, though it has experienced share price volatility recently. Recent innovations like SmartFocus enhance its product offerings in hybrid meetings, potentially supporting future growth.
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Dive into the specifics of Barco here with our thorough dividend report.
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Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Barco's share price might be too pessimistic.
Romande Energie Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Romande Energie Holding SA is involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of electrical and thermal energy in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF1.13 billion.
Operations: Romande Energie Holding SA generates revenue through its Grids segment (CHF318.28 million), Energy Solutions (CHF486.76 million), and Romande Energie Services (CHF157.72 million).