European Dividend Stocks To Watch In August 2026

As European markets navigate a landscape marked by resilient economic data and geopolitical uncertainties, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently experienced a slight decline. Amid these conditions, investors are increasingly drawn to dividend stocks that offer potential income stability and resilience against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)	4.16%	★★★★★★
Sulzer (SWX:SUN)	3.11%	★★★★★☆
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	6.04%	★★★★★★
Revenio Group Oyj (HLSE:REG1V)	3.05%	★★★★★☆
Naturgy Energy Group (BME:NTGY)	5.98%	★★★★★☆
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)	4.88%	★★★★★★
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)	3.86%	★★★★★☆
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL)	6.22%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	5.35%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	3.60%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 191 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland (OB:RING)

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to both private and corporate customers in Norway, with a market cap of NOK7.44 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland generates revenue through its provision of diverse financial services tailored to the needs of individual and business clients within Norway.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 56.4%. However, recent earnings have declined, with Q2 2026 net income at NOK 197 million compared to NOK 244 million the previous year. The current dividend yield of 5.9% is below top-tier Norwegian payers and may not be sustainable long-term as future payouts are projected to exceed earnings coverage.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag (OM:SFAB)

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

Overview: Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ) offers non-life insurance services to both private and business customers across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and internationally, with a market cap of SEK1.85 billion.

Operations: Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Product (SEK221.14 million), Assistance (SEK338.87 million), and Personal Safety (SEK479.75 million).

Dividend Yield: 5%

Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag's dividend yield of 5.01% ranks in the top 25% of Swedish payers, with stable and growing dividends over three years. The payout is well-covered by earnings (62.8%) and cash flows (44.7%). Despite trading at a significant discount to fair value, its short dividend history may concern some investors. Recent Q2 earnings showed improvement with net income rising to SEK 44.78 million from SEK 35.69 million year-on-year, supporting future payouts amidst ongoing share buybacks totaling SEK 55.78 million.

• Take a closer look at Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag is trading behind its estimated value.

EVN (WBAG:EVN)

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

Overview: EVN AG is an energy and environmental services provider operating in Austria, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Germany, and Albania with a market cap of €5.08 billion.

Operations: EVN AG's revenue is derived from several segments, including Energy (€628.30 million), Networks (€805.20 million), Production (€310.40 million), and South East Europe (€1.55 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

EVN's dividend yield of 3.16% is lower than the top Austrian payers, with stable and growing dividends over a decade. The payout ratio of 32.1% suggests earnings cover dividends well, but free cash flow coverage is weak with a high cash payout ratio of 251.9%. Despite trading at a lower P/E ratio (10.2x) compared to the Austrian market (17x), future earnings are forecasted to decline by an average of 2% annually over three years, potentially impacting dividend sustainability. Recent earnings showed growth, with net income rising to €185.6 million in Q2 from €135.1 million year-on-year, though guidance indicates flat results for the fiscal year amidst regulatory stability expectations.

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

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