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Amid escalating trade tensions and market volatility, European stocks have experienced a challenging period, with major indices like the STOXX Europe 600 Index posting declines. However, the temporary delay in U.S. tariffs has provided some relief, highlighting the importance of stable dividend-paying stocks that can offer investors a measure of income stability during uncertain times.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.59% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
UniCredit
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: UniCredit S.p.A. is a financial institution offering commercial banking services across Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe with a market cap of approximately €75 billion.
Operations: UniCredit S.p.A. generates its revenue primarily from commercial banking services, with €10.85 billion from Italy, €5.19 billion from Germany, €4.29 billion from Central Europe, €2.89 billion from Eastern Europe, and €1.44 billion from Russia.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
UniCredit's dividend profile is characterized by a high yield of 6.13%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, though its history shows volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The dividends are well covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 41.1%, expected to rise to 53.8% in three years. Despite trading at good value relative to peers, challenges include a high level of bad loans (2.3%) and low allowance for these loans (83%). Recent strategic moves include plans to acquire a significant stake in Germany's Commerzbank AG, indicating potential future growth avenues but also regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical considerations that could impact financial stability and dividend sustainability.
Unipol Assicurazioni
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Unipol Assicurazioni S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, offers insurance products and services mainly in Italy, with a market cap of €10.12 billion.