As European markets navigate the complexities of global tensions and economic shifts, indices such as the STOXX Europe 600 have experienced declines amid ongoing geopolitical concerns. In this climate, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income, making them an attractive consideration for investors looking to balance risk in uncertain times.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP) | 5.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Holcim (SWX:HOLN) | 5.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.58% | ★★★★★★ |
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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Compañía Española de Viviendas en Alquiler S.A., along with its subsidiaries, focuses on leasing real estate properties in Spain and has a market cap of €167.90 million.
Operations: Compañía Española de Viviendas en Alquiler generates its revenue primarily through property rental (€20.88 million) and real estate developments and projects (€16.73 million).
Dividend Yield: 3%
Compañía Española de Viviendas en Alquiler offers a stable dividend history with payments increasing over the past decade. The current yield of 3.03% is below the Spanish market's top quartile, but dividends are well-covered by cash flow, evidenced by a low cash payout ratio of 46%. Despite strong earnings growth last year, future earnings are forecasted to decline. The stock trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 7.1x compared to the broader market.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: EFG International AG, with a market cap of CHF4.28 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer private banking, wealth management, and asset management services.
Operations: EFG International AG generates revenue through several segments, including Corporate (CHF53.60 million), Global Markets & Treasury (CHF94.70 million), Investment and Wealth Solutions (CHF124.90 million), and its Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions across the Americas (CHF128.80 million), Asia Pacific (CHF195.50 million), United Kingdom (CHF192.30 million), Switzerland & Italy (CHF452.20 million), and Continental Europe & Middle East (CHF254.80 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
EFG International's dividend yield of 4.2% ranks in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers, although its history is marked by volatility. The payout ratio stands at a manageable 59.9%, with future coverage expected to improve slightly. Recent executive changes, including Soha Nashaat's appointment as executive chair, aim to bolster strategic objectives. Despite an unstable dividend track record, EFGN trades at a good value relative to peers and maintains low bad loan allowances (7%).
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bastei Lübbe AG is a media company that publishes books, audio books, e-books, and other digital products in the genres of fiction and popular science across Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland with a market cap of €130.42 million.
Operations: Bastei Lübbe AG generates revenue through its segments, including Novel Booklets at €7.11 million and Books (including E-Books) at €109.81 million.
Dividend Yield: 3%
Bastei Lübbe's dividend yield of 3.04% falls short of the top quartile in Germany, with a history of volatility over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are covered by earnings (payout ratio: 43.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 80.2%). The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value and is expected to rise by analysts. Although not consistently reliable, dividends have shown growth over ten years, presenting a mixed opportunity for investors seeking income stability.
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