As European markets continue to show resilience amid global economic challenges, optimism about the eurozone economy has helped the STOXX Europe 600 Index reach new highs. With inflation stabilizing and consumer spending picking up, dividend stocks in Europe present an intriguing opportunity for investors seeking stable income streams.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.20% |
★★★★★★ |
| Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) |
4.20% |
★★★★★★ |
| Les Docks des Pétroles d'Ambès -SA (ENXTPA:DPAM) |
5.70% |
★★★★★★ |
| Holcim (SWX:HOLN) |
4.04% |
★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) |
5.55% |
★★★★★★ |
| Evolution (OM:EVO) |
5.33% |
★★★★★★ |
| DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) |
3.94% |
★★★★★★ |
| Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE) |
4.73% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) |
4.28% |
★★★★★★ |
| Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV) |
4.06% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 193 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Eiffage
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Eiffage SA operates in the construction and concessions sectors across France, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of €12.93 billion.
Operations:Eiffage SA generates revenue from several segments, including Concessions (€4.18 billion), Construction (€4.10 billion), Energy Systems (€7.68 billion), and Infrastructures (€9.17 billion).
Dividend Yield:3.5%
Eiffage's dividend payments, while covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 45.5% and 17.7% respectively, have been historically volatile, making them less reliable for income-focused investors. The recent EUR183 million contract for the Levensau Bridge in Germany enhances its order book, potentially supporting future revenue stability. However, Eiffage's dividend yield is relatively low compared to top French market payers, despite trading at a good value relative to peers.
Aker Solutions
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆
Overview:Aker Solutions ASA offers solutions, products, systems, and services to the oil and gas industry across various countries including Norway, the United States, and Brazil with a market capitalization of NOK18.44 billion.
Operations:Aker Solutions ASA's revenue segments include NOK18.59 billion from Projects, NOK8.22 billion from Services, and NOK2.73 billion from Renewables & Field Development for the oil and gas industry across its international operations.
Dividend Yield:8.7%
Aker Solutions' proposed dividend of NOK 3.60 per share for 2025 aligns with its policy, representing about 60% of net income excluding special items. Despite a top-tier yield in Norway, the dividend has been unstable historically. Recent earnings show coverage by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 68.2% and 75.7%, respectively. New contracts with Equinor and ConocoPhillips could bolster future revenue but do not guarantee dividend stability given past volatility.
Orkla
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆
Overview:Orkla ASA is an industrial investment company focusing on brands and consumer-oriented businesses across the Nordic region, the Baltics, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of NOK118.69 billion.
Operations:Orkla ASA's revenue segments include Orkla Foods (NOK20.74 billion), Orkla India (NOK3.03 billion), Orkla Health (NOK7.56 billion), Orkla Snacks (NOK10.23 billion), Orkla House Care (NOK1.67 billion), Orkla Food Ingredients (NOK20.84 billion), Orkla Home & Personal Care (NOK2.83 billion), The European Pizza Company (NOK3.08 billion), and the Health and Sports Nutrition Group (NOK1.27 billion).
Dividend Yield:8.3%
Orkla's dividend yield is in the top 25% of Norwegian payers at 8.27%, but it's not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 148.3%. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. The company recently announced a share repurchase program worth NOK 4 billion to return excess capital to shareholders, potentially enhancing shareholder value despite forecasted earnings declines over the next three years.
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