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As European markets face heightened volatility due to unexpected U.S. trade tariffs, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has experienced its steepest decline in five years. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a degree of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors looking to enhance their portfolios amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.28% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 6.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Sonae SGPS (ENXTLS:SON) | 5.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.92% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 256 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Toyota Caetano Portugal
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Toyota Caetano Portugal, S.A. imports, assembles, and commercializes light and heavy vehicles with a market cap of €175 million.
Operations: Toyota Caetano Portugal, S.A. generates revenue from various segments including €764.41 million from Domestic Motor Vehicles - Commercialization, €61.96 million from External Motor Vehicles - Industry, €28.15 million from External Motor Vehicles - Commercialization, and smaller amounts from other domestic and foreign industrial equipment services and rentals.
Dividend Yield: 6%
Toyota Caetano Portugal offers a dividend yield of 6%, placing it in the top quartile of Portuguese dividend payers. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 7.9x suggests good value compared to the broader market. However, its dividends have been historically volatile and unreliable, with insufficient data on cash flow coverage. Despite a low payout ratio of 47.2% indicating earnings coverage, investors should be cautious about its unstable dividend track record over the past decade.
Assystem
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Assystem S.A. is a company that offers engineering and infrastructure project management services across France, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa with a market capitalization of €456.47 million.
Operations: Assystem S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in France (€380.90 million) and international markets (€230.40 million).