3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4.9%

The European market has recently experienced a modest upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 0.46%, as investors navigate robust corporate earnings and geopolitical tensions. Amid these dynamics, dividend stocks in Europe continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.08%	★★★★★★
UNIQA Insurance Group (WBAG:UQA)	4.10%	★★★★★☆
Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP)	7.50%	★★★★★★
Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)	4.82%	★★★★★★
Sulzer (SWX:SUN)	3.12%	★★★★★☆
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	6.35%	★★★★★★
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)	4.85%	★★★★★★
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL)	6.15%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	5.05%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	3.43%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 201 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad (BME:PSG)

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

Overview: Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A. operates in the private security sector and has a market cap of €1.73 billion.

Operations: Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, S.A. generates its revenue primarily from three segments: Security (€2.70 billion), Cash (€2.01 billion), and Alarms (€252.29 million), along with Added-Value Outsourcing Services (AVOS) contributing €93.83 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. Its dividend payments are covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 81%, and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 48.2%. Although dividends have grown over the past decade, they have been volatile and unreliable. The current yield is slightly below top-tier Spanish market payers. Despite trading at good value relative to peers and industry, debt coverage by operating cash flow remains weak.

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

Sopra Steria Group (ENXTPA:SOP)

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

Overview: Sopra Steria Group SA offers consulting, digital, and software development services both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €3.19 billion.

Operations: Sopra Steria Group's revenue segments include €2.41 billion from France, €337.60 million from Solutions, €1.99 billion from Other Europe, and €909.90 million from the United Kingdom.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Sopra Steria's dividend payments are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 34.8% and a cash payout ratio of 20%. However, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The current yield is lower than the top French market payers. Recent acquisitions in space and cybersecurity enhance its strategic position, while leadership changes aim to strengthen its defence sector focus amid increased European defence spending.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Sopra Steria Group with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Sopra Steria Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)

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

Overview: Telekom Austria AG, with a market cap of €6.97 billion, offers fixed-line and mobile communications solutions across Austria and several Eastern European countries including Bulgaria, Croatia, Belarus, Slovenia, Serbia, and North Macedonia.

Operations: Telekom Austria AG's revenue from Wireless Communications Services amounts to €5.58 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Telekom Austria's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a recent increase to €0.42 per share. The dividend yield of 4% is slightly below top Austrian market payers but remains well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 42.6% and 29%, respectively. Recent earnings showed growth, supporting sustainable dividend payments as revenues rose to €2.80 billion for the first half of 2026 from €2.69 billion previously.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Telekom Austria.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Telekom Austria's shares may be trading at a discount.

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