As European markets grapple with the impact of higher-than-expected U.S. trade tariffs, leading to significant declines in major indices like the STOXX Europe 600 and Germany's DAX, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In such uncertain times, a strong dividend yield can offer a measure of resilience and income generation amidst market volatility.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 5.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 6.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.67% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 8.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: HOMAG Group AG, with a market cap of €467.50 million, manufactures and sells machines and solutions for the woodworking and timber construction industries worldwide.
Operations: HOMAG Group AG generates revenue through its production and sale of machinery and solutions tailored for the global woodworking and timber construction sectors.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
HOMAG Group's dividend, recently increased to €1.01 per share, remains stable and reliable over the past decade, though its yield of 3.37% is below the German market's top quartile. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 50.5%, recent earnings have declined sharply from €34.31 million to €12.46 million, raising concerns about future sustainability amidst high share price volatility and insufficient data on cash flow coverage for dividends.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Romande Energie Holding SA is involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of electrical and thermal energy in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF1.12 billion.
Operations: Romande Energie Holding SA generates revenue from several segments, including Grids (CHF318.28 million), Corporate (CHF59.89 million), Energy Solutions (CHF486.76 million), and Romande Energie Services (CHF157.72 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Romande Energie Holding's dividend yield of 3.29% is below the top quartile in Switzerland, yet it offers reliability with stable and growing payouts over the past decade. The dividend is well-covered by a low payout ratio of 23.5%, although there's insufficient data on cash flow coverage. Recent announcements confirmed an annual dividend of CHF 1.44 per share payable in May 2025, while leadership changes are underway with François Fellay appointed as future CEO.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Zumtobel Group AG is a global player in the lighting industry with a market cap of €191.61 million.
Operations: Zumtobel Group AG generates its revenue from two main segments: Lighting, contributing €877.94 million, and Components, adding €303.43 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
Zumtobel Group's dividend yield of 5.56% is slightly below Austria's top quartile, but it's supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 65.7% and strong cash flow coverage at 27.4%. Despite a history of volatility in dividends over the past decade, recent earnings showed challenges with a net loss in Q3 2025 and declining sales to €250.47 million from €265.54 million year-on-year, impacting profitability and future dividend stability prospects.
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