As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index edges closer to record highs amid optimism about future earnings and economic prospects, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for income-focused investors. In this environment, selecting stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts can provide a reliable income stream while navigating Europe's evolving market landscape.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Holcim (SWX:HOLN) | 4.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Evolution (OM:EVO) | 4.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) | 4.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| d'Amico International Shipping (BIT:DIS) | 10.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV) | 4.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO) | 4.89% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 195 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Odfjell SE specializes in the transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and other specialty products across various regions including North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australasia with a market cap of NOK9.91 billion.
Operations: Odfjell SE's revenue segments focus on providing transportation and storage services for bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and specialty products across multiple global regions.
Dividend Yield: 14.2%
Odfjell's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Norway, yet its track record shows volatility over the past nine years. Despite recent earnings declines, dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 59.4% and 81.9%, respectively. The company's strategic alliance with Nissen Kaiun aims to enhance fleet capacity, potentially supporting future revenue growth. However, high debt levels and fluctuating profit margins may impact dividend reliability moving forward.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Afry AB offers engineering, design, and advisory services across the infrastructure, industry, and energy sectors globally with a market cap of SEK16.89 billion.
Operations: Afry AB's revenue segments include SEK3.81 billion from the Energy sector.
Dividend Yield: 4%
AFRY's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Swedish payers, yet its history shows volatility over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 73.2% and 32.5%, respectively. Recent leadership changes and a focus on strategic M&A could support future growth, but inconsistent earnings may affect dividend stability. The company's revenue guidance for 2028 is set at SEK 35 billion, indicating potential long-term growth prospects.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Orell Füssli AG operates in security printing and technology, book retailing, and publishing across multiple continents, with a market cap of CHF232.26 million.
Operations: Orell Füssli AG generates revenue through its primary segments: Book Retailing (CHF127.49 million), Security Printing (CHF95.80 million), and Industrial Systems (CHF22.73 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Orell Füssli's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 44.9% and 58.5%, respectively. However, the dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, with significant annual drops exceeding 20%. Despite this instability, dividends have grown over ten years. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation, though its current yield is slightly below top-tier Swiss payers.
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