Top 3 European Dividend Stocks To Consider

Amid recent fluctuations in global markets, the European stock landscape has seen a downturn, with major indexes like France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX experiencing notable declines. Despite these challenges, resilient economic indicators in the Eurozone suggest potential opportunities for investors seeking stability through dividend stocks. In such an environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to provide consistent returns even when market conditions are volatile.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Holcim (SWX:HOLN)

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

Overview: Holcim AG, along with its subsidiaries, offers building materials and solutions globally and has a market cap of CHF36.93 billion.

Operations: Holcim AG generates revenue from its building materials and solutions business worldwide, with a segment adjustment of CHF28.83 billion and corporate/eliminations of CHF-2.60 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Holcim's dividend is appealing, with a 4.63% yield placing it in the top quartile of Swiss dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 54.2% and 50.5%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite recent share price volatility, Holcim has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade. Recent strategic initiatives include a significant investment in sustainable cement production in Greece and innovative carbon capture technology partnerships, enhancing long-term growth prospects.

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• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Holcim shares in the market.

Jungfraubahn Holding (SWX:JFN)

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

Overview: Jungfraubahn Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF1.16 billion, operates cogwheel railway and winter sports facilities in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Jungfraubahn Holding AG generates revenue from several segments, including CHF42.04 million from Winter Sports, CHF56.13 million from Experience Mountains, and CHF191.97 million from Jungfraujoch - TOP of Europe.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Jungfraubahn Holding's dividend yield of 3.61% falls short of the top Swiss payers, but its payout ratios of 56% for earnings and 51.7% for cash flows suggest coverage is sustainable. Despite a history of volatility and unreliability over the past decade, dividends have shown some growth during this period. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio at 15.6x is attractive compared to the broader Swiss market, potentially offering value for investors seeking stable returns.

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• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Jungfraubahn Holding is trading beyond its estimated value.

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 €175.89 million.

Operations: MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG generates revenue primarily from Management Services (€36.22 million), Transaction Services (€6.84 million), and Miscellaneous activities (€2.16 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital's dividend yield of 5.41% ranks in the top 25% of German payers, supported by sustainable payout ratios—56.6% from earnings and 64.6% from cash flows. Although dividends have grown steadily, the company has only a three-year history of payments, indicating limited reliability data. Recent Q1 results showed increased sales (EUR 11.79 million) and net income (EUR 6.41 million), aligning with confirmed revenue guidance for 2025 between EUR 43 million and EUR 47 million.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Summing It All Up

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