As European markets navigate a landscape marked by hopes of increased government spending and concerns over U.S. tariffs, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has managed to snap two weeks of losses with a modest gain. In this context, dividend stocks remain attractive for investors seeking steady income, as they can offer stability and potential returns amidst economic uncertainties and fluctuating market conditions.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) |
4.91% |
★★★★★★ |
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Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.43% |
★★★★★★ |
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Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) |
4.01% |
★★★★★★ |
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Mapfre (BME:MAP) |
5.55% |
★★★★★★ |
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HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) |
4.33% |
★★★★★★ |
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Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) |
4.26% |
★★★★★★ |
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Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) |
4.46% |
★★★★★★ |
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Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) |
7.70% |
★★★★★★ |
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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
4.56% |
★★★★★★ |
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Thermador Groupe (ENXTPA:THEP) |
3.05% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Logista Integral, S.A. operates as a distributor and logistics operator in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and Poland with a market cap of €3.80 billion.
Operations: Logista Integral, S.A. generates revenue primarily from Tobacco and Related Products (€12.21 billion), Transport Services (€895.98 million), and Pharmaceutical Distribution (€286.42 million).
Dividend Yield: 7.3%
Logista Integral’s dividend yield is among the top 25% in Spain, offering a competitive return at 7.26%. Despite its attractive yield, the company’s dividend history shows volatility with unreliable growth over the past decade. Dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 89.5% and 78.8%, respectively. Recent earnings indicate modest growth, with Q1 sales rising to €3.29 billion from €3.17 billion year-over-year, though future earnings are expected to decline slightly.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Samse SA, with a market cap of €488.42 million, distributes building materials and tools throughout France.
Operations: Samse SA generates revenue from distributing building materials and tools in France.
Dividend Yield: 7.0%
Samse’s dividend yield of 7.02% ranks in the top 25% of French market payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 104.3%, indicating dividends are not covered by earnings despite a low cash payout ratio of 28%. Dividend reliability is an issue, with volatile payments over the past decade. Recent financials show decreased net income and earnings per share for 2024, alongside a reduced annual dividend announcement.