3 European Dividend Stocks With Up To 8.6% Yield

As geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility weigh on European indices, investors are increasingly focused on the potential for tighter monetary policy from the European Central Bank. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks offer an attractive proposition for income-seeking investors, providing a steady stream of returns even in uncertain markets.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.09%	★★★★★★
Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP)	8.28%	★★★★★★
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)	4.20%	★★★★★★
Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)	4.76%	★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	6.45%	★★★★★★
Logista Integral (BME:LOG)	5.88%	★★★★★★
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)	4.96%	★★★★★★
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL)	6.20%	★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)	3.70%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	4.71%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 208 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Equasens Société anonyme (ENXTPA:EQS)

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

Overview: Equasens Société anonyme offers healthcare IT solutions across France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, and internationally with a market cap of €508.09 million.

Operations: Equasens Société anonyme's revenue segments include Fintech (€1.98 million), E-Connect (€14.73 million), Pharmagest (€172.23 million), Axigate Link (€37.59 million), and Medical Solutions (€9.99 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Equasens Société anonyme offers a stable and reliable dividend, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 53.5% and a cash payout ratio of 44.6%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows. The company's dividends have grown consistently over the past decade, although the current yield of 4.14% is below the top tier in France. Recent board changes, including Dominique Pautrat's appointment as Chairman, may influence future strategic directions while maintaining dividend stability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Equasens Société anonyme's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Equasens Société anonyme is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

freenet (XTRA:FNTN)

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

Overview: freenet AG offers telecommunications, broadcasting, and multimedia services focused on mobile communications, mobile internet, and digital lifestyle sectors in Germany with a market cap of €2.79 billion.

Operations: freenet AG's revenue segments include €2.16 billion from Mobile Communications.

Dividend Yield: 8.7%

Freenet's dividend yield of 8.65% ranks in the top 25% of German payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 94.2%, not covered by earnings despite being cash flow supported at 70.3%. Dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, and recent earnings show a decline with net income at €47.6 million for Q1 2026, compared to €57.9 million last year, raising concerns about future stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on freenet's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, freenet's share price might be too pessimistic.

SAF-Holland (XTRA:SFQ)

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

Overview: SAF-Holland SE manufactures and sells chassis-related assemblies and components for trailers, trucks, semi-trailers, and buses with a market cap of €921.97 million.

Operations: SAF-Holland SE generates its revenue from three main regions: €629.61 million from the Americas, €205.64 million from Asia/Pacific (APAC)/China/India, and €901.63 million from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

SAF-Holland's dividend of €0.65 per share for 2025 reflects a decrease, highlighting its unstable dividend history over the past decade. Despite this volatility, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 50.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 20%). The company's high debt level remains a concern, although it trades at 33.3% below estimated fair value. With earnings expected to grow by 17.6% annually, future dividend stability could improve if financial health strengthens.

• Click here to discover the nuances of SAF-Holland with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that SAF-Holland's current price could be quite moderate.

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