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As European markets experience a positive upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.77% amid easing trade tensions, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable source of income in uncertain economic times. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be an effective strategy to navigate market fluctuations while benefiting from regular income streams.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN) | 9.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 234 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Glanbia
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Glanbia plc is a global nutrition company operating through its subsidiaries, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.90 billion.
Operations: Glanbia plc generates revenue through its Glanbia Nutritionals segment, contributing $2.10 billion, and its Glanbia Performance Nutrition segment, which adds $1.81 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Glanbia's dividend payments, while covered by earnings (63.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (29.9% cash payout ratio), have been historically volatile and unreliable, with a yield of 3.24%, below the Irish market's top tier. Recent strategic moves include plans to divest its Slim-Fast brand to focus on growth opportunities, despite declining sales from $5.43 billion to $3.84 billion and reduced net income from $344.4 million to $164.7 million year-over-year, reflecting financial challenges impacting dividend stability prospects.
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Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Glanbia stock in this dividend report.
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Our expertly prepared valuation report Glanbia implies its share price may be too high.
Strabag
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Strabag SE is a global construction company with a market capitalization of approximately €9.14 billion.
Operations: Strabag SE generates revenue through its segments: North + West (€7.35 billion), South + East (€7.28 billion), and International + Special Divisions (€3.06 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Strabag's dividend payments, although covered by earnings (34% payout ratio) and cash flows (39.8% cash payout ratio), have been unstable over the past decade. The recent annual dividend of €2.50 per share reflects an increase, yet the yield remains below Austria's top tier at 3.23%. Despite a volatile share price and declining revenue forecasts, Strabag reported improved net income of €823 million for 2024, indicating potential financial resilience amidst market fluctuations.