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As European markets navigate the challenges of new U.S. trade tariffs and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise in the dividend stock segment. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to provide consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience amidst market volatility, making it an attractive option for those seeking stability and income.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.65% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Piscines Desjoyaux (ENXTPA:ALPDX) | 7.52% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
BioGaia
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: BioGaia AB (publ) is a healthcare company that offers probiotic products globally, with a market cap of SEK11.60 billion.
Operations: BioGaia AB (publ) generates its revenue primarily from two segments: Pediatrics, contributing SEK1.09 billion, and Adult Health, which accounts for SEK321.29 million.
Dividend Yield: 6%
BioGaia's dividend yield of 6.02% ranks in the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers, but its dividends are not well covered by free cash flow, with a high cash payout ratio of 194.4%. Despite a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 56.1%, dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Recent announcements include an increased ordinary and special dividend totaling SEK 6.90 per share for approval at the May AGM, alongside M&A activity involving significant share acquisitions by Annwall & Rothschild Investments Ab and others for SEK 756 million.
Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ) offers non-life insurance services to both private and business clients across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, and other international markets with a market capitalization of SEK1.55 billion.
Operations: Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag generates revenue from various segments, including Product (SEK301.90 million), Assistance (SEK379.79 million), and Personal Safety (SEK446.90 million).