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Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

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As European markets experience a positive uptick, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.77% amid easing trade tensions and optimistic signals from the U.S., investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks as a stable income source in these fluctuating times. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can be an effective strategy to navigate economic uncertainties while benefiting from potential market gains.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)

4.94%

★★★★★★

Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)

4.44%

★★★★★★

Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)

4.67%

★★★★★★

HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)

5.01%

★★★★★★

OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)

4.42%

★★★★★★

S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN)

9.16%

★★★★★★

Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)

5.00%

★★★★★★

Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)

4.30%

★★★★★★

Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)

7.12%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

4.38%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Credito Emiliano

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

Overview: Credito Emiliano S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in Italy focusing on commercial banking and wealth management, with a market cap of €4.14 billion.

Operations: Credito Emiliano S.p.A.'s revenue is derived from several segments, including €95.30 million from Insurance, €303.80 million from Private Banking, €161.10 million from Asset Management, €1.32 billion from Commercial Banking, and €235.40 million from Parabanking, Consumer Credit, and IT Technology.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Credito Emiliano offers a dividend yield of 6.17%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, although its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this instability, recent increases to an annual EUR 0.75 per share suggest a commitment to shareholder returns. With a payout ratio of 41.2%, dividends are well-covered by earnings, which grew by 10.3% last year, though future earnings are expected to decline slightly.

BIT:CE Dividend History as at Apr 2025
BIT:CE Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Aalberts

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

Overview: Aalberts N.V. and its subsidiaries provide essential technologies for the building, industrial, and semiconductor sectors across Europe, the United States, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa with a market cap of €3.16 billion.