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As the European markets navigate a complex landscape of economic uncertainties and trade tensions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience, ending higher after two weeks of losses. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth headwinds with reliable returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Sonae SGPS (ENXTLS:SON) | 5.60% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 241 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Groupe CRIT
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Groupe CRIT SA offers temporary work and recruitment services both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €727.08 million.
Operations: Groupe CRIT SA generates revenue through its Temporary Work segment (€2.60 billion), Multiservices - Airport services (€422.80 million), and Multiservices - Other Services (€130.30 million).
Dividend Yield: 8.7%
Groupe CRIT recently announced an annual dividend of €6.00 per share, reflecting a high yield of 8.7%, placing it among the top 25% of dividend payers in France. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the company faces challenges with sustainability as its dividends are not covered by cash flows, evidenced by a high cash payout ratio of 127.2%. Additionally, while dividends have grown over the past decade, they have been volatile and unreliable.
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Get an in-depth perspective on Groupe CRIT's performance by reading our dividend report here.
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Our valuation report here indicates Groupe CRIT may be undervalued.
SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to private and corporate customers in Norway, with a market cap of NOK6.49 billion.
Operations: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland generates revenue through its Retail Market segment (NOK456 million), Business Market segment (NOK467 million), Property Management services (NOK56 million), and IT and Accounting Services (NOK87 million).