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As European markets show signs of recovery, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index gaining 3.93% and major indexes like Italy's FTSE MIB and Germany's DAX also making notable gains, investors are increasingly looking to dividend stocks as a reliable source of income amid economic uncertainties. In this environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by its ability to provide consistent payouts while maintaining financial stability, offering investors a potential buffer against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) | 4.19% | ★★★★★☆ |
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F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A. operates in the production and distribution of art materials, writing instruments, and related products with a market capitalization of €551.92 million.
Operations: F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A.'s revenue primarily comes from its Office Supplies segment, which generated €616.55 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.4%
F.I.L.A. recently announced a higher-than-expected annual dividend of €0.40 per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns despite its historically volatile and unreliable dividend track record. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 49.6% and 43.4%, respectively, suggesting sustainability in the near term. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.7x, it offers good relative value compared to the broader Italian market average of 14.2x.
Verallia Société Anonyme
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Verallia Société Anonyme manufactures and sells glass packaging products for beverages and food worldwide, with a market cap of €3.38 billion.
Operations: Verallia Société Anonyme generates revenue from three main segments: €428.30 million from Latin America, €762.90 million from Northern and Eastern Europe, and €2.28 billion from Southern and Western Europe.