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The European market recently saw the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rise by 0.56%, breaking a streak of losses, as hopes for increased government spending were tempered by concerns over impending U.S. tariffs. Amidst this backdrop of mixed economic signals and cautious central bank policies, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive consideration for those navigating the current market uncertainties.
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.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Repsol
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Repsol, S.A. is a multi-energy company operating in Spain, Peru, the United States, Portugal, and internationally with a market cap of approximately €14.48 billion.
Operations: Repsol, S.A. generates revenue from several segments including Customer (€25.34 billion), Upstream (€5.07 billion), Industrial (€44.15 billion), and Low Carbon Generation (€606 million).
Dividend Yield: 7.8%
Repsol's dividend yield of 7.79% ranks in the top 25% among Spanish market payers, yet it faces sustainability challenges with a high cash payout ratio of 470.1%. Despite an increase in dividends over the past decade, payments have been volatile and not consistently covered by free cash flow. Recent earnings show a decline, with net income at €1.76 billion down from €3.17 billion last year. A €300 million share buyback program may impact future dividend strategies.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Repsol's shares may be trading at a discount.
Vaudoise Assurances Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA offers insurance products and services mainly in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.67 billion.
Operations: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA generates its revenue through various insurance products and services in Switzerland.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Vaudoise Assurances Holding's dividend yield of 3.82% is below the top 25% in Switzerland, and its high cash payout ratio of 100.4% indicates dividends are not well covered by cash flows, though earnings coverage is reasonable with a payout ratio of 44.3%. Despite this, dividends have grown steadily over the past decade without volatility. Recent earnings show net income increased to CHF147.01 million for 2024 from CHF132.49 million in the prior year, supporting stable payouts.