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As European markets react to heightened global trade tensions, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index experiencing its steepest decline in five years, investors are increasingly focused on stability and income-generating opportunities. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a steady stream of income and potentially provide a buffer against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 6.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.14% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
S.N. Nuclearelectrica
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A. is involved in the production and transmission of electricity and thermal energy in Romania, with a market capitalization of RON12.16 billion.
Operations: S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A.'s revenue primarily comes from its Non-Regulated Utility segment, which generated RON5.93 billion.
Dividend Yield: 9.2%
S.N. Nuclearelectrica offers a high dividend yield of 9.22%, placing it in the top 25% of Romanian dividend payers, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 55.5%. Despite recent announcements of a decreased annual dividend to RON 2.7024 per share, its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade with minimal volatility. However, future earnings are forecasted to decline significantly, which could impact long-term dividend sustainability.
Berner Kantonalbank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Berner Kantonalbank AG provides banking products and services to private individuals and corporate customers in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF2.26 billion.
Operations: Berner Kantonalbank AG generates revenue of CHF553.14 million from its banking products and services offered to both private individuals and corporate customers in Switzerland.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Berner Kantonalbank provides a stable dividend yield of 4.26%, slightly below the top Swiss dividend payers, with a consistent growth trend over the past decade. The bank's dividends are supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 53.3%, indicating coverage by earnings, though sustainability in future years lacks sufficient data. Recent financial results show modest earnings growth, with net income rising to CHF 180.67 million, supporting its reliable dividend history despite trading below estimated fair value.