European Dividend Stocks To Watch Now

As European markets experience a pullback from record highs amid political turmoil in France and ongoing international trade tensions, investors are paying close attention to dividend stocks for their potential stability and income generation. In such uncertain times, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its consistent payout history and the financial strength to maintain dividends even when broader market conditions are challenging.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Viscofan (BME:VIS)

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

Overview: Viscofan, S.A., along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the manufacturing, production, and distribution of casings and has a market capitalization of €2.71 billion.

Operations: Viscofan, S.A.'s revenue from its wrapping segment amounts to €1.23 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Viscofan's dividend yield of 5.31% ranks among the top 25% in Spain, though its high cash payout ratio of 107.9% raises concerns about sustainability from free cash flows. Despite this, dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, supported by a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 49.1%. Recent earnings growth and a trading price below fair value suggest potential for appreciation, yet dividend coverage remains a critical consideration for investors.

• Dive into the specifics of Viscofan here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Viscofan is trading behind its estimated value.

Vinci (ENXTPA:DG)

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

Overview: Vinci SA operates in concessions, energy, and construction sectors both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €64.06 billion.

Operations: Vinci SA generates revenue from several segments, including Cobra IS (€7.40 billion), VINCI Energies (€20.87 billion), Concessions such as VINCI Airports (€5.00 billion) and VINCI Autoroutes (€7.21 billion), and VINCI Construction, which includes Eurovia (€31.67 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4%

Vinci's dividend yield of 4.01% is below the top 25% in France, but its payout ratio of 56.4% indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings. Despite a volatile dividend history, recent growth and a low cash payout ratio of 34.3% suggest sustainability from cash flows. Vinci's price-to-earnings ratio (13.4x) is attractive compared to the French market average, though high debt levels warrant caution for long-term stability amidst ongoing infrastructure projects like the €1.2 billion biofuel plant in Spain.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Vinci.
• The analysis detailed in our Vinci valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Kaufman & Broad (ENXTPA:KOF)

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

Overview: Kaufman & Broad S.A. is a French property developer and builder with a market capitalization of €563.84 million.

Operations: Kaufman & Broad S.A. generates its revenue primarily from property development and construction activities in France.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

Kaufman & Broad offers a high dividend yield of 7.65%, placing it among the top 25% in France, but its payout ratio of 91.2% raises concerns about coverage from earnings. Despite this, cash flow coverage is strong with a low cash payout ratio of 17.9%. The company's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, though they have increased overall. Recent earnings guidance suggests stable revenue growth and operating income margins between 7.5% and 8%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Kaufman & Broad stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Kaufman & Broad may be undervalued.

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