3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.9%

As European markets navigate the complexities of recent tariff announcements and economic fluctuations, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience, ending higher amid hopes for new trade deals. However, with looming threats of increased tariffs from the U.S., investors are keenly observing how these developments might impact dividend-paying stocks. In such a climate, selecting dividend stocks that offer stability and consistent returns can be a strategic approach to mitigating market volatility while capitalizing on potential income opportunities.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

BPER Banca (BIT:BPE)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BPER Banca SpA offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and professionals in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €11.17 billion.

Operations: BPER Banca SpA's revenue segments include €1.50 billion from net interest income, €1.10 billion from net commission income, and €0.30 billion from other banking income.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

BPER Banca's dividend yield of 7.6% places it among the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, although its track record is marked by volatility and a history of less than ten years. The current payout ratio of 61.2% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, with forecasts indicating continued coverage at 78.6%. However, the bank's high level of bad loans at 2.2% may pose risks to sustainability despite trading below estimated fair value and offering good relative value compared to peers.

• Get an in-depth perspective on BPER Banca's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that BPER Banca is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

A.P. Møller - Mærsk (CPSE:MAERSK B)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S operates as an integrated logistics company in Denmark and internationally, with a market cap of DKK188.45 billion.

Operations: A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S generates revenue from various segments, including Ocean ($38.29 billion), Terminals ($4.70 billion), and Logistics & Services ($14.90 billion).

Dividend Yield: 7.9%

A.P. Møller - Mærsk offers a dividend yield of 7.93%, ranking it in the top 25% of Danish dividend payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 34.4% and 28.8%, respectively. Recent earnings growth has been strong; however, future forecasts suggest significant declines in earnings, potentially impacting dividend sustainability despite current low trading valuation relative to fair value estimates.

• Dive into the specifics of A.P. Møller - Mærsk here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates A.P. Møller - Mærsk may be undervalued.

Amundi (ENXTPA:AMUN)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Amundi is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of €14.54 billion.

Operations: Amundi generates its revenue primarily from its Asset Management segment, amounting to €6.74 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Amundi's dividend yield of 5.95% places it in the top 25% of French dividend payers, supported by a payout ratio of 66.7%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows (56.8%). However, its dividends have been volatile over nine years, lacking stability despite recent revenue growth to €912 million in Q1 2025 from €824 million a year ago. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3x, Amundi offers good value compared to peers.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Amundi stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Amundi shares in the market.

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