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European Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

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As European markets face challenges from U.S. trade policy uncertainties and a recent dip in the STOXX Europe 600 Index, investors are keenly observing how increased spending on defense and infrastructure might influence future growth. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate the current economic landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)

4.18%

★★★★★★

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)

4.16%

★★★★★★

Mapfre (BME:MAP)

5.89%

★★★★★★

Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)

5.02%

★★★★★★

Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)

7.59%

★★★★★★

Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)

4.20%

★★★★★★

Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)

4.33%

★★★★★★

VERBUND (WBAG:VER)

5.92%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

4.53%

★★★★★★

CaixaBank (BME:CABK)

8.08%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 230 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Azkoyen

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

Overview: Azkoyen, S.A. designs, manufactures, and markets technology solutions both in Spain and internationally with a market cap of €176.04 million.

Operations: Azkoyen, S.A. generates its revenue through three primary segments: Time & Security (€67.13 million), Payment Technologies (€69.07 million), and Coffee & Vending Systems (€63.06 million).

Dividend Yield: 5%

Azkoyen's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 49.3% and a cash payout ratio of 26.2%, respectively. However, its dividend track record is unstable, showing volatility over the past decade despite recent growth. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value but offers a lower yield than top-tier Spanish dividend payers. Recent earnings showed modest growth in sales and net income for 2024, supporting dividend sustainability.

BME:AZK Dividend History as at Mar 2025
BME:AZK Dividend History as at Mar 2025

Valmet Oyj

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

Overview: Valmet Oyj is a company that develops and supplies process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries across various regions including North America, South America, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific; it has a market cap of approximately €5.17 billion.

Operations: Valmet Oyj's revenue is segmented into Services (€1.90 billion), Automation (€1.44 billion), and Process Technologies (€2.02 billion).