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As European markets navigate the challenges of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks for stability and income. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by a strong track record of consistent payouts and resilience in volatile market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.70% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 242 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Unicaja Banco
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Unicaja Banco, S.A. operates in the retail banking sector in Spain with a market capitalization of €4.05 billion.
Operations: Unicaja Banco, S.A. generates its revenue primarily from retail banking activities within Spain.
Dividend Yield: 9.4%
Unicaja Banco offers a high dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Spanish dividend payers, but its dividends have been unreliable over the past seven years. While its payout ratio is currently sustainable at 61.7%, earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 3.9% annually over the next three years, potentially impacting future payouts. The bank's net income improved significantly in 2024, yet it faces challenges with a high level of bad loans and low allowance coverage.
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Piscines Desjoyaux
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Piscines Desjoyaux SA designs, manufactures, and markets swimming pools and related products in France and internationally, with a market cap of €115.78 million.
Operations: Piscines Desjoyaux SA generates revenue primarily from its Swimming Pools segment, which accounts for €115.56 million, while the Real Estate segment contributes €0.10 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.8%
Piscines Desjoyaux's dividend yield of 7.75% ranks in the top 25% of French payers, but its dividends are not covered by free cash flows. Despite this, the payout ratio is sustainable at 82%, supported by stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The company's Price-To-Earnings ratio (10.5x) is favorable compared to the broader French market (13.9x), although recent financials suggest caution due to insufficient earnings coverage for dividend payments.