European Dividend Stocks And 2 More Top Picks

As European markets experience a positive upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.77% amid easing trade tensions, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable source of income in uncertain economic times. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be an effective strategy to navigate market fluctuations while benefiting from regular income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Glanbia (ISE:GL9)

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

Overview: Glanbia plc is a global nutrition company operating through its subsidiaries, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.90 billion.

Operations: Glanbia plc generates revenue through its Glanbia Nutritionals segment, contributing $2.10 billion, and its Glanbia Performance Nutrition segment, which adds $1.81 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Glanbia's dividend payments, while covered by earnings (63.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (29.9% cash payout ratio), have been historically volatile and unreliable, with a yield of 3.24%, below the Irish market's top tier. Recent strategic moves include plans to divest its Slim-Fast brand to focus on growth opportunities, despite declining sales from $5.43 billion to $3.84 billion and reduced net income from $344.4 million to $164.7 million year-over-year, reflecting financial challenges impacting dividend stability prospects.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Glanbia stock in this dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Glanbia implies its share price may be too high.

Strabag (WBAG:STR)

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

Overview: Strabag SE is a global construction company with a market capitalization of approximately €9.14 billion.

Operations: Strabag SE generates revenue through its segments: North + West (€7.35 billion), South + East (€7.28 billion), and International + Special Divisions (€3.06 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Strabag's dividend payments, although covered by earnings (34% payout ratio) and cash flows (39.8% cash payout ratio), have been unstable over the past decade. The recent annual dividend of €2.50 per share reflects an increase, yet the yield remains below Austria's top tier at 3.23%. Despite a volatile share price and declining revenue forecasts, Strabag reported improved net income of €823 million for 2024, indicating potential financial resilience amidst market fluctuations.

• Take a closer look at Strabag's potential here in our dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Strabag's share price might be on the cheaper side.

MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital (XTRA:MPCK)

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

Overview: MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of €171.31 million.

Operations: MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG generates revenue through its Management Services segment (€34.81 million), Transaction Services segment (€6.19 million), and Miscellaneous activities (€2.03 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital's dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 56.6% and 64.6%, respectively. Despite only three years of dividend history, the yield is competitive at 5.56%, ranking in Germany's top quartile. While dividends have been stable, large one-off items affect earnings quality. Recent results show net income growth to €16.81 million for 2024, supporting its dividend sustainability amidst favorable analyst price targets and good relative value trading conditions.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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