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As European markets navigate the complexities of U.S. trade policy and economic uncertainties, the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently experienced a slight decline, breaking a streak of ten consecutive weeks of gains. Despite these challenges, increased spending initiatives in defense and infrastructure by Germany and the European Union offer some positive outlooks for investors seeking stable returns through dividend stocks. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and resilience can be a prudent strategy for investors looking to balance growth with income potential.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) | 4.14% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| VERBUND (WBAG:VER) | 5.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 228 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
SpareBank 1 Helgeland
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SpareBank 1 Helgeland offers a range of financial products and services to retail customers, small and medium enterprises, municipal authorities, and institutions in Norway, with a market cap of NOK4.43 billion.
Operations: SpareBank 1 Helgeland generates revenue through its Retail segment, contributing NOK446 million, and its Corporate Market segment, adding NOK291 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
SpareBank 1 Helgeland's dividend payments, with a payout ratio of 51.9%, are currently covered by earnings and forecasted to remain sustainable in three years at 66.9%. Despite a history of volatility and unreliability in dividends over the past decade, the bank has shown consistent earnings growth, reporting NOK 571 million net income for 2024, up from NOK 490 million. The dividend yield is relatively low compared to top-tier Norwegian payers.
Benefit Systems
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Benefit Systems S.A. offers non-pay employee benefits solutions in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN8.79 billion.