As the eurozone economy continues its modest recovery, with confidence strengthening across various sectors, European markets have shown resilience amid geopolitical uncertainties and mixed performances in major stock indexes. Against this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream for investors seeking stability; here we explore three European dividend stocks yielding up to 6.1%, highlighting their potential role in balancing portfolios during fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.20% |
★★★★★★ |
| Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) |
4.22% |
★★★★★★ |
| Les Docks des Pétroles d'Ambès -SA (ENXTPA:DPAM) |
5.86% |
★★★★★★ |
| Holcim (SWX:HOLN) |
4.17% |
★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) |
5.60% |
★★★★★★ |
| Evolution (OM:EVO) |
5.41% |
★★★★★★ |
| DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) |
3.94% |
★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) |
4.27% |
★★★★★★ |
| Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV) |
4.11% |
★★★★★★ |
| Afry (OM:AFRY) |
4.44% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 197 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Zignago Vetro
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Zignago Vetro S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and sells hollow glass containers in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €695.53 million.
Operations:Zignago Vetro S.p.A.'s revenue segments include €12.09 million from Vetro Revet Srl, €325.48 million from Zignago Vetro SpA, €52.46 million from Zignago Vetro Brosse SAS, and €82.39 million from Zignago Vetro Polska S.A.
Dividend Yield:5.7%
Zignago Vetro offers a dividend yield of 5.71%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian market dividend payers. However, its dividends are not well covered by earnings due to a high payout ratio of 121.4%, though they are supported by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 51.2%. Despite dividend growth over the past decade, payments have been volatile and unreliable, compounded by declining profit margins and significant debt levels.
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Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Zignago Vetro's share price might be too pessimistic.
Sparebanken Norge
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Sparebanken Vest is a financial services company offering banking and financing services in Norway's Vestland and Rogaland counties, with a market cap of NOK33.82 billion.
Operations:Sparebanken Vest generates revenue through its Real Estate segment (NOK465 million), Bulder Bank operations (NOK425 million), Retail Market banking operations (NOK3.86 billion), and Corporate Market banking operations (NOK2.74 billion).
Dividend Yield:6.1%
Sparebanken Norge's recent earnings report shows a net income of NOK 1.75 billion for Q4 2025, up from NOK 1.08 billion the previous year, supporting its annual dividend increase to NOK 12 per share. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 50.3%, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with future coverage expected at a higher payout ratio of 66.7%. The bank's funding is primarily from higher-risk external borrowing sources.
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Take a closer look at Sparebanken Norge's potential here in our dividend report.
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Our expertly prepared valuation report Sparebanken Norge implies its share price may be too high.
Telekom Austria
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★★
Overview:Telekom Austria AG, with a market cap of €6.29 billion, offers fixed-line and mobile communications solutions across Austria and several Eastern European countries including Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
Operations:Telekom Austria AG generates revenue primarily from its Wireless Communications Services, which amount to €5.46 billion.
Dividend Yield:4.2%
Telekom Austria offers a stable dividend profile with consistent growth over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 40.7% and cash payout ratio of 24%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, it provides an attractive yield of 4.22%, placing it among the top dividend payers in Austria. Recent presentations at the German Equity Forum underscore its ongoing commitment to shareholder value.
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Companies discussed in this article include BIT:ZV OB:SBNOR and WBAG:TKA.
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