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As European markets show resilience with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.77%, buoyed by easing trade tensions and positive signals from major economies, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable income source amidst economic uncertainties. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can provide a reliable stream of income while potentially benefiting from market gains.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.01% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN) | 9.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
NV Bekaert
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: NV Bekaert SA is a global company specializing in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, with a market cap of €1.73 billion.
Operations: NV Bekaert SA's revenue is primarily derived from its Rubber Reinforcement segment at €1.73 billion, followed by Steel Wire Solutions at €1.10 billion, Specialty Businesses at €638.04 million, and the Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group contributing €555.23 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
NV Bekaert SA has announced a proposed dividend increase of 6% to €1.90 per share, reflecting its commitment to gradually growing dividends. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, the current payout ratio of 41.7% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, and a cash payout ratio of 63.9% indicates coverage by cash flows as well. However, the dividend yield is lower than top-tier Belgian market payers at 5.61%.
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative offers a range of banking products and services in France, with a market cap of €525.85 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Proximity Bank segment, which contributes €251.71 million, and Management for Own Account and Miscellaneous segment, which adds €60.97 million.