As European markets navigate the complexities of trade negotiations and shifting inflation expectations, investors are increasingly focusing on dividend stocks as a potential source of income amid economic uncertainties. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and attractive yields can provide a stable income stream while potentially offering some protection against market volatility.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.29% | ★★★★★★ |
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.37% | ★★★★★★ |
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 6.98% | ★★★★★★ |
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.18% | ★★★★★★ |
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 3.91% | ★★★★★★ |
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.79% | ★★★★★★ |
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 238 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Clínica Baviera, S.A. is a medical company that operates a network of ophthalmology clinics across Spain and Europe, with a market cap of €658.92 million.
Operations: Clínica Baviera, S.A. generates its revenue primarily from its ophthalmology segment, which accounts for €265.72 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Clínica Baviera's dividend payments are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 63.6% and 69.3%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite a historically volatile dividend track record. Recent earnings growth of 22.1% per year over five years supports future payouts, although the current yield of 3.81% is below Spain's top quartile for dividends. The stock trades at a discount to its estimated fair value, which may appeal to value-focused investors.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Renta 4 Banco, S.A. operates in wealth management, brokerage, and corporate advisory services both in Spain and internationally, with a market capitalization of €577.84 million.
Operations: Renta 4 Banco, S.A. generates revenue through its wealth management, brokerage, and corporate advisory services across Spain and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Renta 4 Banco's dividend payments are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 67.7% and 4.6%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a history of volatility over the past decade. While dividends have grown, their reliability remains questionable due to past fluctuations. The dividend yield of 3.77% is lower than the top quartile in Spain, but the stock's price-to-earnings ratio (18x) is below the Spanish market average, offering potential value for investors.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Wereldhave Belgium is a public regulated real estate company specializing in commercial property within Belgium, with a market cap of €492.08 million.
Operations: Wereldhave Belgium generates its revenue from two main segments: Retail, which contributes €62.55 million, and Offices, which adds €5.66 million.
Dividend Yield: 8.2%
Wereldhave Belgium offers a high dividend yield of 8.17%, placing it among the top 25% in Belgium, although its dividend history has been unreliable over the past decade. The company's dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 64% and 70.7%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite stable dividends per share recently, past payments have declined. Currently trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, WEHB may present an attractive opportunity for dividend-focused investors.
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