The European market has recently experienced a boost, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 1.70% amid resilient earnings and a firmer risk appetite, despite ongoing geopolitical volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors potential income stability and attractive yields; three such stocks in Europe currently provide yields of up to 13%, making them noteworthy considerations for those seeking income-focused investments.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| UNIQA Insurance Group (WBAG:UQA) | 3.92% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) | 4.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Sulzer (SWX:SUN) | 3.16% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 6.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| Revenio Group Oyj (HLSE:REG1V) | 3.28% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Naturgy Energy Group (BME:NTGY) | 6.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Iren (BIT:IRE) | 5.50% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1) | 4.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL) | 6.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 5.25% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 190 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SBM Offshore N.V. delivers floating production solutions to the global offshore energy industry and has a market cap of €5.58 billion.
Operations: SBM Offshore N.V. generates revenue primarily through its Turnkey segment, which accounts for $3.17 billion, and its Lease and Operate segment, contributing $2.68 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3%
SBM Offshore's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a low cash payout ratio of 6% indicating strong coverage by cash flows. The company's recent interim dividend announcement for H1 2026 amounts to €84.3 million, highlighting its commitment to shareholder returns despite a high debt level. While trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value and offering good relative value, its dividend yield remains below the Dutch market's top tier.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Jacktel AS, along with its subsidiary, provides offshore accommodation services in Norway and has a market cap of NOK1.21 billion.
Operations: Jacktel AS generates revenue through its offshore accommodation services, with the Haven segment contributing $65.18 million.
Dividend Yield: 13%
Jacktel's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Norway's market, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 54.3% and a cash payout ratio of 44.3%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite high debt levels, Jacktel trades at an estimated 80.2% below fair value, suggesting good investment potential. Recent contract extensions with AkerBP ASA could bolster future revenues, although its dividend history is too brief to assess reliability or stability fully.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: CPH Group AG, with a market cap of CHF362.10 million, develops, manufactures, and distributes chemical products and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical customers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Operations: CPH Group AG generates revenue through its Zeochem segment, contributing CHF114.72 million, and its Perlen Packaging segment, which accounts for CHF219.51 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
CPH Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.31%, slightly below the Swiss market's top quartile. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 58.4% and 39.7%, respectively. Recent half-year results showed stable sales at CHF 176.12 million but a decline in net income to CHF 14.25 million, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining consistent dividend growth amidst fluctuating profitability.
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