Amid cautious optimism in Europe, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index edged up slightly as investors navigated the complexities of U.S. trade policies and geopolitical developments. In this environment of mixed economic signals and inflationary pressures, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk with steady returns.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Mapfre (BME:MAP) |
5.86% |
★★★★★★ |
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Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) |
4.81% |
★★★★★★ |
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Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) |
4.34% |
★★★★★★ |
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Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.27% |
★★★★★★ |
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Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) |
7.48% |
★★★★★★ |
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Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) |
4.41% |
★★★★★★ |
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Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN) |
4.33% |
★★★★★★ |
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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
4.58% |
★★★★★★ |
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CaixaBank (BME:CABK) |
8.54% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO) |
7.37% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A., with a market cap of €561.99 million, operates in the publishing sector by producing books and magazines across Italy, the rest of Europe, and the United States.
Operations: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A.’s revenue segments include Media (€145.86 million), Retail (€209.86 million), Trade Books (€393.84 million), Educational Books (€240.71 million), and Corporate & Shared Services (€86.31 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.56%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers. The company’s dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 56.4% and 39.4%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, despite stable growth in dividends over five years, its short history may concern some investors. Additionally, the stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value but carries a high level of debt.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Piquadro S.p.A. designs, produces, and markets leather goods and accessories in Italy, the rest of Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of €95.41 million.
Operations: Piquadro’s revenue is primarily derived from its segments, with Lancel contributing €69.18 million, Piquadro €82.34 million, and The Bridge €35.84 million.