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Amid escalating trade tensions and market volatility, the European markets have experienced a downturn, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index closing lower. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for investors seeking to enhance their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.26% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 241 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) offers a range of corporate, retail, investment, and private banking services with a market cap of approximately SEK295.90 billion.
Operations: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) generates revenue from several segments, including Large Corporates & Financial Institutions (SEK32.02 billion), Corporate & Private Customers excluding Private Wealth Management & Family Office (SEK25.62 billion), Baltic operations (SEK13.34 billion), Private Wealth Management & Family Office (SEK4.61 billion), Life services (SEK3.80 billion), and Investment Management (SEK3.37 billion).
Dividend Yield: 7.9%
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken recently approved an ordinary dividend of SEK 8.50 per share and a special dividend of SEK 3.00 per share, with a record date of April 3, 2025. Despite its dividends being volatile over the past decade, SEB maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 48.6%, indicating current earnings coverage. However, future earnings are expected to decline slightly by an average of 2% annually over the next three years, potentially impacting dividend sustainability.
Bilfinger
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bilfinger SE is an industrial services provider serving the process industry in Europe, North America, and the Middle East with a market cap of €2.57 billion.
Operations: Bilfinger SE's revenue is primarily derived from its Engineering & Maintenance Europe segment (€3.51 billion), followed by Technologies (€732.10 million) and Engineering & Maintenance International (€709.60 million).