3 European Dividend Stocks With Up To 9.5% Yield

As the European market navigates mixed returns and inflationary pressures, investors are keenly observing opportunities that align with potential interest rate adjustments in the U.S. and UK. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those looking to balance income generation with market stability.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Banco BPM (BIT:BAMI)

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

Overview: Banco BPM S.p.A. offers a range of banking and financial products and services to individual, business, and corporate clients in Italy, with a market cap of €18.92 billion.

Operations: Banco BPM S.p.A.'s revenue is derived from providing a variety of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, and corporate clients in Italy.

Dividend Yield: 9.5%

Banco BPM's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Italy, supported by a payout ratio of 84.6%, which suggests dividends are covered by earnings. Despite being relatively new to dividend payments with less than a decade of history, its dividends have been stable and growing. However, the bank faces challenges with a high level of bad loans at 2.5%. Recent earnings showed net income for nine months was €1.66 billion, slightly down from the previous year.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Banco BPM implies its share price may be lower than expected.

UniCredit (BIT:UCG)

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

Overview: UniCredit S.p.A. is a commercial banking service provider operating in Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe with a market cap of €106.48 billion.

Operations: UniCredit S.p.A. generates revenue from its operations primarily in Italy (€10.71 billion), Germany (€5.28 billion), and Russia (€1.32 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

UniCredit's dividend yield, at 4.25%, is lower than Italy's top quartile, but its payout ratio of 42.7% ensures dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite a decade of growth in dividend payments, they have been volatile and unreliable. Recent earnings indicate a strong net income increase to €8.75 billion for nine months ending September 2025. The bank faces challenges with high bad loans at 2.3% and low allowance coverage at 78%.

• Navigate through the intricacies of UniCredit with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our UniCredit valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Berner Kantonalbank (SWX:BEKN)

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

Overview: Berner Kantonalbank AG provides banking products and services to private individuals and corporate customers in Switzerland, with a market capitalization of CHF2.68 billion.

Operations: Berner Kantonalbank AG generates revenue of CHF555.79 million from its banking products and services for private individuals and corporate clients in Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Berner Kantonalbank offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.59%, though it falls short of Switzerland's top quartile. The bank's dividends have been stable and consistently growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 53.3%. However, there's insufficient data to confirm future dividend coverage or sustainability from earnings or cash flows. Trading at 25% below estimated fair value, BEKN presents potential value for investors seeking steady income streams.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Berner Kantonalbank.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Berner Kantonalbank is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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