3 European Dividend Stocks With Up To 7.4% Yield

As European markets navigate a landscape marked by volatile tech stocks and fluctuating oil prices, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has remained relatively stable, reflecting investor caution amid mixed economic signals. In this context, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for investors seeking steady income streams, as they can provide stability and potential returns even when broader market conditions are uncertain.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.08%	★★★★★★
Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP)	8.29%	★★★★★★
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)	4.30%	★★★★★★
Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)	4.96%	★★★★★★
Sulzer (SWX:SUN)	3.42%	★★★★★☆
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	6.30%	★★★★★★
Logista Integral (BME:LOG)	5.87%	★★★★★★
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)	5.04%	★★★★★★
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL)	6.20%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	4.72%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 207 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Mota-Engil SGPS (ENXTLS:EGL)

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

Overview: Mota-Engil, SGPS, S.A. is involved in public and private construction works and related services across Europe, Africa, and Latin America with a market cap of €1.45 billion.

Operations: Mota-Engil SGPS generates revenue from various segments, including €2.13 billion from Africa - Engineering & Construction, €428.35 million from Europe - Engineering & Construction, €2.01 billion from Latin America - Engineering & Construction, €651.86 million from Environment services, and €114.85 million in Capital investments.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Mota-Engil SGPS recently announced a dividend increase to €0.173 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. Although the dividend yield of 3.66% is below the top tier in Portugal, it is well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 39.5% and 18.3%, respectively. However, investors should note the historically volatile and unreliable nature of its dividends despite recent growth trends in payouts and earnings forecasts at 19.23% annually.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Mota-Engil SGPS' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Mota-Engil SGPS' share price might be on the cheaper side.

Ibersol S.G.P.S (ENXTLS:IBS)

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

Overview: Ibersol S.G.P.S operates a network of restaurants across Portugal, Spain, and Angola with a market cap of €373.68 million.

Operations: Ibersol S.G.P.S generates revenue from its Counters segment (€222.44 million), Restaurants (€115.69 million), and Concessions, Travel and Catering (€195.70 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

Ibersol S.G.P.S. offers a high dividend yield of 7.46%, placing it in the top 25% of Portuguese dividend payers, yet its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. The payout ratio is high at 174.5%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings, though cash flows cover them with a lower cash payout ratio of 27.5%. Recent results show improved sales and reduced losses, with an annual dividend of €0.70 per share announced for June 2026.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Ibersol S.G.P.S' dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Ibersol S.G.P.S' share price might be on the expensive side.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)

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

Overview: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise provides a range of financial services in Vaud Canton, Switzerland, the European Union, North America, and internationally with a market cap of CHF11.17 billion.

Operations: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's revenue segments include Trading (CHF65.90 million), Retail Banking (CHF307.90 million), Corporate Banking (CHF274.70 million), and Wealth Management (CHF483.20 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise offers a reliable dividend, with payments stable and increasing over the past decade. The current payout ratio is 87.9%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings, and forecasts suggest continued coverage at 83.3% in three years. However, its dividend yield of 3.38% is below the top tier in Switzerland (3.62%). The bank maintains a low allowance for bad loans at 68%, which may impact financial stability considerations for investors.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Banque Cantonale Vaudoise implies its share price may be too high.

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