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3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.3%

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Amid cautious optimism in Europe, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index edged up slightly as investors navigated the complexities of U.S. trade policies and geopolitical developments. In this environment of mixed economic signals and inflationary pressures, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk with steady returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Mapfre (BME:MAP)5.86%★★★★★★
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)4.81%★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.34%★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.27%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.48%★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.41%★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)4.33%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.58%★★★★★★
CaixaBank (BME:CABK)8.54%★★★★★☆
Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO)7.37%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 205 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore (BIT:MN)

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

Overview: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A., with a market cap of €561.99 million, operates in the publishing sector by producing books and magazines across Italy, the rest of Europe, and the United States.

Operations: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A.'s revenue segments include Media (€145.86 million), Retail (€209.86 million), Trade Books (€393.84 million), Educational Books (€240.71 million), and Corporate & Shared Services (€86.31 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.56%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 56.4% and 39.4%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, despite stable growth in dividends over five years, its short history may concern some investors. Additionally, the stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value but carries a high level of debt.

BIT:MN Dividend History as at Feb 2025
BIT:MN Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Piquadro (BIT:PQ)

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

Overview: Piquadro S.p.A. designs, produces, and markets leather goods and accessories in Italy, the rest of Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of €95.41 million.

Operations: Piquadro's revenue is primarily derived from its segments, with Lancel contributing €69.18 million, Piquadro €82.34 million, and The Bridge €35.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

Piquadro's dividend yield of 7.34% ranks it among the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 61.8% and a cash payout ratio of 46.1%, suggesting sustainability. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, despite recent growth in payments. The stock trades slightly below its estimated fair value, with earnings showing modest growth recently but no significant events impacting dividends directly reported lately.

BIT:PQ Dividend History as at Feb 2025
BIT:PQ Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Orange Polska (WSE:OPL)

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

Overview: Orange Polska S.A., with a market cap of PLN11.07 billion, offers telecommunications services to individuals, businesses, and wholesale customers in Poland through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Orange Polska S.A. generates revenue primarily from its telecommunications services segment, which amounted to PLN12.73 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Orange Polska's recent dividend increase to PLN 0.53 per share, a 10% rise from last year, is backed by a sustainable payout ratio of 76.2% and cash flow coverage at 66.4%. Despite trading at an attractive valuation below its estimated fair value, the dividend yield of 6.29% is lower than top Polish payers. While earnings grew to PLN 913 million in 2024 from PLN 818 million in the previous year, dividends have been historically volatile over the past decade.

WSE:OPL Dividend History as at Feb 2025
WSE:OPL Dividend History as at Feb 2025

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