3 European Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 7.4%

As European markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, investors continue to seek stability through dividend stocks. In this environment, selecting stocks with robust dividend yields can offer a measure of reassurance and potential income, making them an appealing choice for those looking to balance risk and reward.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Anima Holding (BIT:ANIM)

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

Overview: Anima Holding S.p.A. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of €1.91 billion.

Operations: Anima Holding S.p.A. generates its revenue primarily from Asset Management, amounting to €1.32 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.4%

Anima Holding's dividend is well-covered by both earnings, with a payout ratio of 57.2%, and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 38.5%. Its dividend yield stands at 7.44%, placing it in the top quartile among Italian dividend payers. However, its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade despite recent growth in payments. Anima was recently acquired by Banco BPM Vita for €1.5 billion, potentially impacting future dividend policies and stability.

• Dive into the specifics of Anima Holding here with our thorough dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Anima Holding valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Securitas (OM:SECU B)

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

Overview: Securitas AB (publ) offers security services across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia with a market cap of SEK80.72 billion.

Operations: Securitas AB (publ) generates revenue from its segments with Securitas Europe contributing SEK70.02 billion, Securitas Ibero-America providing SEK14.91 billion, and Securitas North America accounting for SEK64.76 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Securitas's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.6% and 42.7%, respectively, though they have been volatile over the past decade. The company recently approved a SEK 4.50 per share dividend for distribution in two parts this year. Despite its good relative value compared to peers, Securitas's debt level remains high, and its current yield of 3.19% is below the top tier in Sweden's market.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Securitas stock in this dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Securitas' share price might be too pessimistic.

Boryszew (WSE:BRS)

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

Overview: Boryszew S.A. operates in the automotive, metals and chemical industries both in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN1.49 billion.

Operations: Boryszew S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Metals segment at PLN2.82 billion, followed by the Motorization segment at PLN1.54 billion, and the Chemistry segment contributing PLN153.55 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Boryszew's dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 64.3% and 45.4%, respectively, though they have been inconsistent over the past decade. The recent annual dividend was set at PLN 0.35 per share, reflecting a decrease amid stable earnings reports. Despite a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 13.6x compared to industry averages, its dividend yield of 4.81% is below Poland's top-tier payers, and share price volatility remains high.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Boryszew.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Boryszew implies its share price may be too high.

Summing It All Up

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