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As European markets navigate cautious optimism amid U.S. trade policy developments and efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has seen a modest increase. In this environment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and act as a buffer against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO) | 7.29% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) | 6.58% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 215 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Koninklijke Heijmans
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. operates in property development, construction, and infrastructure sectors both in the Netherlands and internationally, with a market cap of €1.06 billion.
Operations: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. generates revenue through its Living segment (€994 million), Working segment (€635 million), and Connecting segment (€997 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Koninklijke Heijmans offers a dividend of EUR 1.64 per share with strong coverage by cash flows, indicated by a low cash payout ratio of 20.1%. Despite past volatility in dividends, recent increases highlight growth potential. The company's earnings grew significantly last year, supporting the sustainability of its dividends with a payout ratio of 49.5%. However, its dividend yield is lower than top-tier Dutch payers, and share price volatility may concern some investors.
Adecco Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Adecco Group AG, with a market cap of CHF4.10 billion, offers human resource services across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, South America, and North Africa.
Operations: Adecco Group AG generates revenue through its provision of human resource services across various regions, including Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, South America, and North Africa.