Amid escalating trade tensions and market volatility, European stocks have experienced a challenging period, with major indices like the STOXX Europe 600 Index posting declines. However, the temporary delay in U.S. tariffs has provided some relief, highlighting the importance of stable dividend-paying stocks that can offer investors a measure of income stability during uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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UniCredit

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

Overview: UniCredit S.p.A. is a financial institution offering commercial banking services across Italy, Germany, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe with a market cap of approximately €75 billion.

Operations: UniCredit S.p.A. generates its revenue primarily from commercial banking services, with €10.85 billion from Italy, €5.19 billion from Germany, €4.29 billion from Central Europe, €2.89 billion from Eastern Europe, and €1.44 billion from Russia.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

UniCredit's dividend profile is characterized by a high yield of 6.13%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, though its history shows volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The dividends are well covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 41.1%, expected to rise to 53.8% in three years. Despite trading at good value relative to peers, challenges include a high level of bad loans (2.3%) and low allowance for these loans (83%). Recent strategic moves include plans to acquire a significant stake in Germany's Commerzbank AG, indicating potential future growth avenues but also regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical considerations that could impact financial stability and dividend sustainability.

• Take a closer look at UniCredit's potential here in our dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of UniCredit shares in the market.

Unipol Assicurazioni

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

Overview: Unipol Assicurazioni S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, offers insurance products and services mainly in Italy, with a market cap of €10.12 billion.

Operations: Unipol Assicurazioni S.p.A. generates its revenue primarily from the Insurance - Non-Life Business at €9.64 billion, followed by the Insurance - Life Business at €820 million and Banking at €393 million.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Unipol Assicurazioni's dividend profile reveals a history of volatility, with payments not consistently growing over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings (58% payout ratio) and cash flows (38.2% cash payout ratio). The current yield of 6.02% is slightly below the top quartile in Italy, yet it trades at a favorable value with a P/E ratio of 9.6x compared to the market's 14x. Recent earnings showed net income at €1.07 billion for 2024, slightly down from €1.10 billion in 2023, ahead of its strategic plan presentation in March 2025.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Unipol Assicurazioni.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Unipol Assicurazioni's current price could be quite moderate.

Koninklijke Heijmans

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

Overview: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. operates in property development, construction, and infrastructure sectors both in the Netherlands and internationally, with a market cap of €1.09 billion.

Operations: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. generates revenue from its Living segment (€994.30 million), Connect segment (€996.60 million), and to Work segment (€634.60 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Koninklijke Heijmans offers a mixed dividend profile with a payout ratio of 49.6%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings, and a low cash payout ratio of 20.6%, ensuring strong cash flow support. Despite recent dividend growth, the track record remains volatile over the past decade. The dividend yield is relatively low at 4.15% compared to top-tier Dutch payers but trades at good value, though recent removal from the ASCX index may impact investor sentiment.

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

Summing It All Up

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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.

Companies discussed in this article include BIT:UCG BIT:UNI and ENXTAM:HEIJM.

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