European Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As European markets navigate a mixed landscape, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending slightly lower amid varied monetary policy decisions, investors are keenly evaluating opportunities for stable returns. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling proposition by providing consistent income streams and potential resilience against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Loire Haute-Loire Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CRLO)

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

Overview: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Loire Haute-Loire Société coopérative offers a range of banking products and services to diverse clients in France, including individuals, businesses, and associations, with a market cap of €743.86 million.

Operations: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Loire Haute-Loire Société coopérative's revenue segments include Land (€1.13 billion), Leasing activity (€151.14 million), and Local Banking in France (€234.80 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Loire Haute-Loire Société coopérative offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.08%, supported by a low payout ratio of 29.5%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing, though the yield is below top-tier French dividend payers. Despite a high level of bad loans at 3.2%, its price-to-earnings ratio of 9.6x suggests good value compared to the broader French market at 15.9x.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Loire Haute-Loire Société coopérative.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Loire Haute-Loire Société coopérative is trading beyond its estimated value.

Linedata Services (ENXTPA:LIN)

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

Overview: Linedata Services S.A. develops, publishes, and distributes financial software across Southern Europe, Northern Europe, North America, and Asia with a market cap of €286.81 million.

Operations: Linedata Services S.A. generates its revenue through the development, publication, and distribution of financial software across various regions including Southern Europe, Northern Europe, North America, and Asia.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Linedata Services, recently added to the CAC All-Tradable and Small Indexes, offers a dividend yield of 3.02%, below top-tier French payers. Despite its high debt level and volatile dividend history with annual drops over 20%, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 33.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 32.4%). The company reported a decline in half-year sales to €86.6 million from €89.7 million, with net income falling to €8 million from €10.6 million year-over-year.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Linedata Services' dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Linedata Services' share price might be too pessimistic.

FBD Holdings (ISE:EG7)

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

Overview: FBD Holdings plc, with a market cap of €510.73 million, operates through its subsidiaries to provide general insurance underwriting services to farmers, private individuals, and business owners in Ireland.

Operations: FBD Holdings generates revenue primarily from its general insurance segment, which accounts for €479.78 million.

Dividend Yield: 12.4%

FBD Holdings recently declared a special dividend of €0.75 per share, reflecting its strategy to return excess capital while maintaining ordinary dividend sustainability. Despite a decline in half-year net income from €28.05 million to €14.82 million, the company continues to prioritize shareholder returns, though earnings coverage for dividends appears strained with a high cash payout ratio of 135.1%. Recent board changes may influence future financial strategies and governance practices.

• Click here to discover the nuances of FBD Holdings with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates FBD Holdings may be undervalued.

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