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As European markets experience a positive upswing, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.77% amid easing trade tensions, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a means of generating steady income during uncertain economic times. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can offer a reliable source of returns while potentially mitigating some market volatility risks.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN) | 9.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 239 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Corbion
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Corbion N.V. is a company that specializes in lactic acid and its derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients across various global regions with a market cap of €1.08 billion.
Operations: Corbion N.V.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Health & Nutrition segment, contributing €290.20 million, and its Functional Ingredients & Solutions segment, which accounts for €997.90 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Corbion's dividend sustainability is supported by an 81.4% payout ratio and a cash payout ratio of 37.2%, indicating coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite a recent dividend increase to €0.64 per share, its yield of 3.43% lags behind top Dutch dividend payers. Earnings have seen growth, but the company's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability despite long-term increases in payouts.
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Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Corbion stock in this dividend report.
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Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Corbion's share price might be too pessimistic.
Amundi
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Amundi is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of €14.14 billion, focusing on providing asset management services.
Operations: Amundi generates its revenue primarily from asset management, with this segment contributing €6.66 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Amundi's dividend yield of 6.12% ranks in the top 25% of French market payers, supported by a payout ratio of 66.7% and a cash payout ratio of 56.8%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite recent increases, dividends have been volatile over the past nine years, raising reliability concerns. Earnings grew by 12% last year with revenue reaching €3.5 billion for 2024, reflecting strong financial performance amid plans for further dividend growth this year to €4.25 per share.