As the European markets experience mixed returns with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remaining flat, investors are closely monitoring inflation trends and labor market stability across the region. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those seeking steady returns amidst economic fluctuations.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.45% |
★★★★★★ |
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Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) |
7.08% |
★★★★★★ |
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OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) |
4.59% |
★★★★★★ |
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Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) |
4.72% |
★★★★★★ |
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Holcim (SWX:HOLN) |
4.88% |
★★★★★★ |
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HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) |
4.36% |
★★★★★★ |
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ERG (BIT:ERG) |
5.42% |
★★★★★★ |
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Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) |
4.12% |
★★★★★★ |
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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
4.63% |
★★★★★★ |
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Allianz (XTRA:ALV) |
4.42% |
★★★★★★ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Credito Emiliano S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in Italy focusing on commercial banking and wealth management, with a market cap of €4.43 billion.
Operations: Credito Emiliano S.p.A. generates revenue through various segments including Insurance (€95.30 million), Private Banking (€303.80 million), Asset Management (€161.10 million), Commercial Banking (€1.32 billion), and Parabanking, Consumer Credit, IT Technology (€235.40 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Credito Emiliano offers an attractive dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Italian market payers. Despite a history of volatility, dividends have grown over the past decade and are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 41.2%. The company initiated a share buyback program to enhance shareholder value. However, investors should note its low allowance for bad loans and forecasted earnings decline over the next three years.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: What’s Cooking Group NV, with a market cap of €202.32 million, operates through its subsidiaries to produce and sell meat products and ready meals.
Operations: The company’s revenue segments include ready meals, which generated €403.55 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
What’s Cooking Group’s dividend yield of 4.13% is relatively low for top-tier Belgian payers, though dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent announcements include a special cash dividend of €5.50 and an annual increase to €3.15 per share, payable in July 2025. Despite a high payout ratio of 90.1%, dividends are well-covered by cash flows with a low cash payout ratio of 24.5%.