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As European markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances in major stock indexes and hopes for easing trade tensions between China and the U.S., investors are increasingly focused on stable income-generating opportunities. In this context, dividend stocks like UniCredit stand out as attractive options for those seeking reliable returns amidst economic uncertainty, offering a potential buffer against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 6.75% | ★★★★★★ |
| St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN) | 9.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 230 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
UniCredit
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: UniCredit S.p.A. is a commercial banking company operating in Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe with a market cap of €87.62 billion.
Operations: UniCredit S.p.A. generates revenue through its commercial banking services across Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
UniCredit's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have shown growth. The current payout ratio of 38.4% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, with forecasts indicating continued coverage in three years at a 52.2% payout ratio. Despite trading below fair value and recent earnings growth, UniCredit faces challenges with a high level of bad loans (2.4%). Recent announcements include a €3.6 billion share buyback program and an early redemption of €1 billion notes, reflecting strategic financial maneuvers to enhance shareholder value amidst ongoing market activities like its stake acquisition in Commerzbank AG.
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Get an in-depth perspective on UniCredit's performance by reading our dividend report here.
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Our valuation report here indicates UniCredit may be undervalued.
Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, with a market cap of €577.91 million, operates in the mining, production, and sale of salt across Germany, the European Union, and internationally.
Operations: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG generates its revenue primarily from the salt segment, which accounts for €273.17 million, supplemented by €63.75 million from waste management activities.