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As European markets experience a resurgence, buoyed by the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts and a temporary reprieve from escalating tariffs, investors are increasingly eyeing dividend stocks as a potential avenue for steady income. In this environment of cautious optimism and fluctuating economic signals, selecting robust dividend stocks can provide stability and yield in portfolios, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to navigate the current market landscape.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 242 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
BAWAG Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: BAWAG Group AG operates as a holding company for BAWAG P.S.K., with a market capitalization of approximately €6.97 billion.
Operations: BAWAG Group AG generates revenue from several segments, including Retail & SME at €1.11 billion, Corporates, Real Estate & Public Sector at €329.70 million, Treasury at €67.20 million, and Corporate Center at €34.50 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
BAWAG Group recently proposed a dividend of €5.50 per share for 2024, reflecting its position among the top 25% of Austrian dividend payers. Despite a payout ratio of 58.5%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings, the company's dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over seven years. Earnings grew by 12.1% last year, with net income rising to €240 million in Q4 2024 from €176.6 million a year ago, supporting future dividend sustainability forecasts at a similar coverage level in three years.
Telekom Austria
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Telekom Austria AG, along with its subsidiaries, offers fixed-line and mobile communications services across several countries including Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia; it has a market cap of €5.72 billion.