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Amidst ongoing concerns about U.S. trade tariffs and economic growth, European markets have experienced a mix of declines and modest gains, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending slightly lower. In this environment of uncertainty, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking resilient returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.32% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| VERBUND (WBAG:VER) | 5.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE) | 5.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 231 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is a financial institution offering retail banking, wholesale banking, and asset management services across Spain, Mexico, Turkey, South America, Europe, the United States, and Asia with a market cap of €78.20 billion.
Operations: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's revenue segments include €12.24 billion from Mexico, €3.69 billion from Turkey, €4.04 billion from South America, and €8.81 billion from Spain (including Non-Core Real Estate).
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) offers an attractive dividend proposition, though not without concerns. The recent announcement of a €0.41 per share cash distribution highlights its commitment to shareholder returns, with dividends well-covered by earnings at a 41.8% payout ratio. Despite this, BBVA's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Its recent earnings growth of 26% and trading below estimated fair value may appeal to value-focused investors despite high bad loan levels at 3.2%.
SIMONA
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SIMONA Aktiengesellschaft is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets semi-finished thermoplastics, pipes, fittings, and profiles with a market cap of €315 million.