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In recent weeks, European markets have faced a challenging environment, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index declining by about 1.4% following new U.S. trade tariffs that dampened investor sentiment. Despite these headwinds, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for many investors seeking stable income streams amidst economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.69% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| EFG International (SWX:EFGN) | 4.57% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
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Renta 4 Banco
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Renta 4 Banco, S.A. is a financial institution that offers wealth management, brokerage, and corporate advisory services both in Spain and internationally, with a market cap of €545.29 million.
Operations: Renta 4 Banco, S.A. generates revenue through its core activities of wealth management, brokerage, and corporate advisory services across Spanish and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Renta 4 Banco's dividend is supported by a payout ratio of 67.7%, indicating earnings coverage, while a low cash payout ratio of 4.6% ensures dividends are well-covered by cash flows. Despite recent earnings growth, the dividend yield of 3.99% lags behind top Spanish market payers. The company's dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, though there has been some growth in payments during this period.
Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, with a market cap of €556.90 million, operates in the mining, production, and sale of salt across Germany, the European Union, and international markets.
Operations: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG generates revenue from its Salt segment (€283.67 million) and Waste Management segment (€62.46 million).
Dividend Yield: 3%
Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 43.5%, suggesting earnings coverage. However, insufficient data limits analysis of cash flow sustainability. The dividend yield at 3% is lower than Germany's top payers, and recent financial data is outdated. Despite high share price volatility recently, the stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, potentially indicating undervaluation opportunities for investors prioritizing stability and growth in dividends.