As the European economy shows signs of resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher amid hopes of upcoming interest rate cuts, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks on Euronext Amsterdam for stable returns. In this favorable market environment, identifying strong dividend-paying stocks becomes essential for those seeking consistent income and potential growth.

Top 5 Dividend Stocks In The Netherlands

Click here to see the full list of 7 stocks from our Top Euronext Amsterdam Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Aalberts

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

Overview: Aalberts N.V. provides mission-critical technologies for the aerospace, automotive, building, and maritime sectors, with a market cap of €3.82 billion.

Operations: Aalberts N.V. generates revenue from Building Technology (€1.74 billion) and Industrial Technology (€1.49 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Aalberts N.V. recently reported a slight decline in earnings for H1 2024, with sales at €1.62 billion and net income at €149.2 million, compared to the previous year’s figures. Despite this, Aalberts maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 41%, indicating that its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows (60.4%). However, its dividend yield of 3.28% is below the top tier in the Dutch market, and historical payments have been volatile over the past decade.

• Dive into the specifics of Aalberts here with our thorough dividend report.

• Our expertly prepared valuation report Aalberts implies its share price may be lower than expected.

ING Groep

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

Overview: ING Groep N.V. offers a range of banking products and services across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, other parts of Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately €51.00 billion.

Operations: ING Groep N.V.'s revenue segments include Retail Banking Netherlands (€4.97 billion), Wholesale Banking (€6.69 billion), Retail Banking Germany (€2.97 billion), Retail Banking Belgium (€2.61 billion), and other retail banking activities (€4.14 billion).

Dividend Yield: 6.9%

ING Groep's recent earnings report showed a decline in net interest income and net income for Q2 2024 compared to the previous year, with figures of €3.83 billion and €1.78 billion respectively. Despite this, the company affirmed an interim dividend of €0.35 per share for H1 2024, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns. The payout ratio stands at 69.8%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings, though historical payments have been volatile over the past nine years.

• Get an in-depth perspective on ING Groep's performance by reading our dividend report here.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, ING Groep's share price might be too pessimistic.

Randstad

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

Overview: Randstad N.V. offers work and human resources (HR) services solutions and has a market cap of €7.62 billion.

Operations: Randstad N.V. generates revenue through various segments in the field of work and human resources (HR) services.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Randstad’s recent earnings report revealed a decline in both sales and net income for Q2 2024, with figures of €6.09 billion and €78 million respectively, compared to the previous year. Despite this, the company has completed a significant share buyback program worth €399.95 million. Randstad's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade but are currently covered by earnings (81.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (51.5% cash payout ratio), though its yield is below top-tier Dutch dividend payers.

• Take a closer look at Randstad's potential here in our dividend report.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Randstad shares in the market.

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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 ENXTAM:AALB ENXTAM:INGA and ENXTAM:RAND.

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