As European markets face renewed volatility due to proposed U.S. tariffs, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has snapped a five-week streak of gains, reflecting broader economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income and potential resilience in fluctuating market conditions.
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 6.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| ERG (BIT:ERG) | 5.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 231 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
★★★★☆☆
Sodexo S.A. is a global company offering food services and facilities management, with a market cap of €8.89 billion.
Sodexo S.A. generates its revenue from Europe (€8.53 billion), North America (€11.33 billion), and the Rest of the World (€4.31 billion) through its diverse range of services.
4.4%
Sodexo's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a payout ratio of 57.3% and cash payout ratio of 58.1%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite this, its dividend yield of 4.36% is lower than the top quartile in France. The company recently initiated a share buyback program worth up to €1.6 billion, potentially impacting future dividend stability as it manages high debt levels while pursuing growth opportunities like its partnership with AtlantiCare.
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Bravida Holding AB (publ) offers technical services and installations for buildings and industrial facilities across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland with a market cap of SEK18.09 billion.
Bravida Holding AB (publ) generates revenue from providing technical services and installations for buildings and industrial facilities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Bravida Holding's dividend yield of 4.24% ranks in the top 25% among Swedish dividend payers, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 70.8%. Despite a decline in Q1 sales to SEK 6.89 billion, net income rose to SEK 227 million, reflecting earnings growth potential. The company's dividends are well-covered by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 44.5%, although it has paid dividends for less than a decade, indicating limited historical reliability.
