As European markets experience a resurgence, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 3.93% over a week due to delayed tariff impositions and ECB rate cuts, investor sentiment is buoyed by the prospect of more accommodative monetary policies. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an appealing option for those seeking to navigate trade uncertainties while benefiting from consistent returns.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.36% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 244 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Galp Energia SGPS is an integrated energy operator based in Portugal with international operations, and it has a market cap of approximately €9.38 billion.
Operations: Galp Energia SGPS generates revenue through several segments, including Upstream (€3.56 billion), Commercial (€10.15 billion), Industrial & Midstream (€9.32 billion), and Renewables and New Businesses (€92 million).
Dividend Yield: 5%
Galp Energia's dividend sustainability is supported by a low payout ratio of 45.4% and cash payout ratio of 41.1%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows, though its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent developments include a partnership with Powin to enhance renewable energy capabilities, which may bolster long-term growth prospects despite current earnings challenges. Galp trades below estimated fair value but offers a lower yield compared to top Portuguese dividend payers.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Infotel SA is a company that designs, develops, markets, and maintains software solutions focused on security, performance, and management globally with a market cap of €298.81 million.
Operations: Infotel SA generates revenue primarily from its Services segment, which accounts for €281.50 million, and its Software segment, contributing €13.30 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Infotel SA's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 83.3% and a cash payout ratio of 44.3%. Despite recent net income growth to €18.5 million for 2024, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, lacking reliability and stability. The dividend yield of 4.67% is below the top French market payers, though Infotel trades at an attractive valuation, 18.8% below its estimated fair value.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Kaufman & Broad S.A. operates as a property developer and builder in France, with a market cap of €649.59 million.
Operations: Kaufman & Broad S.A. generates its revenue through property development and construction activities in France.
Dividend Yield: 6.6%
Kaufman & Broad S.A.'s dividend yield of 6.6% ranks among the top in France, yet it faces sustainability challenges with a high payout ratio of 95.2%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings. Despite a low cash payout ratio of 15.2%, suggesting coverage by cash flows, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, including a recent decrease to €2.20 per share for June 2025. Recent earnings growth and stable guidance offer some optimism amidst these concerns.
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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTLS:GALP ENXTPA:INF and ENXTPA:KOF.
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