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As European markets navigate the turbulence of newly proposed tariffs by the U.S. and unexpected contractions in business activity, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In such uncertain times, a strong dividend yield can be an attractive feature for stocks, offering consistent returns even when market volatility is high.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 3.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| ERG (BIT:ERG) | 5.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
ERG
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: ERG S.p.A. operates through its subsidiaries to produce energy from renewable sources across several European countries, including Italy, France, and Germany, with a market cap of €2.60 billion.
Operations: ERG S.p.A. generates revenue by producing renewable energy in various European countries such as the United Kingdom, Poland, Bulgaria, Sweden, Romania, and Spain.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
ERG's dividend is well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 78.2% and 65.1%, respectively. It offers a high yield of 5.6%, ranking in the top quarter of Italian dividend payers, and has shown stable growth over the past decade. Despite a recent dip in quarterly net income to €49 million from €78 million, ERG affirmed its annual dividend at €1 per share, reflecting confidence in its sustainable payout strategy.
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Take a closer look at ERG's potential here in our dividend report.
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Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, ERG's share price might be too pessimistic.
Rosetti Marino
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Rosetti Marino SpA, with a market cap of €201.40 million, operates in the energy, energy transition, and shipbuilding sectors across Italy, the European Union, and internationally.
Operations: Rosetti Marino SpA generates revenue from various segments, including €0.60 million from Various Services, €172.70 million from Renewables and Carbon, €403.62 million from the Oil & Gas Business Unit, and €2.96 million from the Business Unit Shipbuilding.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%