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As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index continues its upward trend, driven by optimism over easing trade tensions between China and the U.S., investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stable income. In such a dynamic market environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can be an effective strategy for those seeking reliable returns amidst economic fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 6.75% | ★★★★★★ |
| St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN) | 9.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 230 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
BPER Banca
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: BPER Banca SpA offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and professionals both in Italy and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately €11.28 billion.
Operations: BPER Banca SpA's revenue segments include banking products and services tailored for individuals, businesses, and professionals across Italy and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 7.5%
BPER Banca's dividend yield is attractive, ranking in the top 25% of Italian market payers. However, its dividend history is unreliable with volatility and a high bad loans ratio at 2.1%. Despite this, dividends are currently covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 60.6%, forecasted to remain sustainable at 77.5% in three years. Recent Q1 earnings showed net income slightly decreased to €442.93 million from last year’s €457.28 million, highlighting potential challenges ahead.
RCS MediaGroup
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. offers multimedia publishing services both in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €563.95 million.
Operations: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s revenue segments include €65.20 million from Magazines Italy, €369.40 million from Italy Newspapers, €217.70 million from Unidad Editorial, and €283.30 million from Advertising and Sport, along with contributions of €80.90 million from Corporate and Other Activities.