European Dividend Stocks To Watch In May 2025

As European markets face headwinds from new tariff threats and unexpected contractions in business activity, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence the region's economic landscape. In such a climate, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability through consistent income streams, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)	4.39%	★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	4.88%	★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)	4.44%	★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.40%	★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	7.04%	★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)	4.84%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	3.87%	★★★★★★
ERG (BIT:ERG)	5.60%	★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)	4.50%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.55%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 238 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Gimv (ENXTBR:GIMB)

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

Overview: Gimv NV is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on direct and fund of funds investments, with a market cap of €1.62 billion.

Operations: Gimv NV generates its revenue through its specialization in private equity and venture capital investments.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Gimv NV's dividend profile shows both strengths and weaknesses for investors. While its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, the current yield of 5.73% is below Belgium's top quartile. Despite a low payout ratio of 35.9%, dividends are not covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Recent earnings report a modest increase in net income to €219 million from €217.13 million, reflecting consistent profitability amidst shareholder dilution challenges.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Gimv with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Gimv is trading behind its estimated value.

Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage (ENXTPA:ALTPC)

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

Overview: Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage constructs and operates tunnels in France, with a market cap of €176.88 million.

Operations: Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage generates revenue of €38.05 million from its transportation infrastructure segment.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage offers a notable dividend yield of 7.26%, ranking it among the top 25% in France, but its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 136%. The recent annual dividend increase to €2.20 per share reflects growth, yet past payments have been volatile and unreliable. Despite reasonable cash flow coverage, declining net income from €11.94 million to €9.44 million raises concerns about long-term dividend stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage may be overvalued.

Boryszew (WSE:BRS)

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

Overview: Boryszew S.A. operates in the automotive, metals, and chemical products sectors both in Poland and internationally, with a market capitalization of PLN1.31 billion.

Operations: Boryszew S.A.'s revenue is derived from its operations in the automotive, metals, and chemical products sectors.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Boryszew's dividend yield of 5.49% is below the top quartile in the Polish market, and its payout has been volatile over the past decade. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 64.3% and cash flow coverage at 43.7%, recent earnings showed a slight decline with net income dropping to PLN 5.88 million for Q1 2025 from PLN 6.43 million the previous year, alongside a decreased annual dividend to PLN 0.35 per share for June payment.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Boryszew with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Boryszew's shares may be trading at a premium.

Summing It All Up

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