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European Dividend Stocks With Up To 9.3% Yield To Enhance Your Portfolio

The European markets have shown resilience, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.11% amid strong corporate earnings and optimism over geopolitical resolutions. As investors navigate this dynamic landscape, dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity for income generation and portfolio diversification, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.36% ★★★★★★ Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) 3.98% ★★★★★☆ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 7.02% ★★★★★★ Holcim (SWX:HOLN) 4.56% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 5.06% ★★★★★★ DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 4.09% ★★★★★★ Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE) 5.47% ★★★★★☆ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.62% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.63% ★★★★★☆ Afry (OM:AFRY) 4.02% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 215 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener. Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener. BPER Banca Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: BPER Banca SpA offers a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and professionals both in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €17.41 billion. Operations: BPER Banca SpA's revenue segments include banking products and services for individuals, businesses, and professionals across Italy and international markets. Dividend Yield: 6.7% BPER Banca's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Italy at 6.7%, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 53.7%. Despite recent earnings growth, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with occasional drops exceeding 20%. The bank's net income rose to €903.47 million for H1 2025, and revenue guidance was upgraded to €5.5 billion for the year. However, a high level of bad loans at 2.2% remains a concern for investors seeking stability in dividend payments. Get an in-depth perspective on BPER Banca's performance by reading our dividend report here. In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that BPER Banca is trading beyond its estimated value. Banca Popolare di Sondrio Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services in Italy and has a market capitalization of €5.53 billion. Operations: Banca Popolare di Sondrio S.p.A. generates its revenue through various banking products and services offered in Italy. Dividend Yield: 6.5% Banca Popolare di Sondrio's dividend yield is in the top 25% of Italian payers at 6.5%, with a sustainable payout ratio currently at 55.4%. Despite a decade-long increase in dividends, their volatility raises concerns about reliability. Recent earnings growth of 25.1% and net income reaching €336.21 million for H1 2025 bolster its financial position, though challenges persist with a high bad loan ratio of 2.3%. Dive into the specifics of Banca Popolare di Sondrio here with our thorough dividend report. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Banca Popolare di Sondrio's share price might be on the expensive side. Scandinavian Tobacco Group Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S manufactures and sells tobacco products across North America, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of DKK7.13 billion. Operations: Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S generates revenue through its segments: Europe Branded (DKK3.16 billion), North America Online & Retail (DKK2.94 billion), and North America Branded & Rest of World (Row) (DKK3.13 billion). Dividend Yield: 9.4% Scandinavian Tobacco Group's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Danish payers at 9.39%, with a payout ratio of 78.1% supported by both earnings and cash flows (56.1%). Despite stable growth, dividends have been paid for only nine years, raising some concerns about long-term reliability. Recent earnings showed a decline to DKK 51.5 million for Q1 2025 from DKK 124.8 million the previous year, alongside lowered sales guidance between DKK 9.1 billion and DKK 9.5 billion for the year, indicating potential challenges ahead. Take a closer look at Scandinavian Tobacco Group's potential here in our dividend report. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Scandinavian Tobacco Group's share price might be too pessimistic. Next Steps Get an in-depth perspective on all 215 Top European Dividend Stocks by using our screener here. Are these companies part of your investment strategy? Use Simply Wall St to consolidate your holdings into a portfolio and gain insights with our comprehensive analysis tools. Take control of your financial future using Simply Wall St, offering free, in-depth knowledge of international markets to every investor. Looking For Alternative Opportunities? Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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