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Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider

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In recent weeks, European markets have shown resilience, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rebounding by 3.93% as investor sentiment improved following the European Central Bank's rate cuts and a delay in tariff hikes by President Trump. This positive momentum across major indices like Italy's FTSE MIB and Germany's DAX highlights a renewed interest in stable investment opportunities such as dividend stocks, which can offer consistent income streams amidst economic uncertainty. When considering dividend stocks, it is important to look for companies with strong financial health and a history of maintaining or increasing their payouts even during challenging market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)

5.07%

★★★★★★

Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)

4.74%

★★★★★★

Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)

4.55%

★★★★★★

Mapfre (BME:MAP)

5.49%

★★★★★★

HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)

5.00%

★★★★★★

OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)

4.46%

★★★★★★

Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)

5.01%

★★★★★★

Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)

4.27%

★★★★★★

Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)

7.24%

★★★★★★

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

4.41%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 244 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Valmet Oyj

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

Overview: Valmet Oyj develops and supplies process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries across various global regions with a market cap of €4.75 billion.

Operations: Valmet Oyj generates revenue through its Services segment (€1.93 billion), Automation segment (€1.46 billion), and Process Technologies segment (€1.94 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Valmet Oyj has shown consistent dividend growth over the past decade, with stable and reliable payments. Its current payout ratio of 87.2% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 46.8% indicates strong cash flow support. Recently, the company announced a dividend of €1.35 per share for 2024, payable in two instalments in April and October 2025. Despite trading below its fair value estimate, Valmet's dividend yield is lower than Finland's top-tier payers at 5.23%.

HLSE:VALMT Dividend History as at Apr 2025
HLSE:VALMT Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie

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

Overview: Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A. offers a variety of commercial banking services to both individual and corporate clients in Poland and abroad, with a market cap of PLN15.65 billion.