3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4.9%

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remains relatively stable amid ongoing U.S. and European trade discussions, investors are keeping a close eye on the mixed performance of major stock indexes across the continent. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer attractive income opportunities, especially when they feature strong fundamentals and resilience in times of economic uncertainty.

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Sodexo (ENXTPA:SW)

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

Overview: Sodexo S.A. is a global provider of food services and facilities management, with a market cap of €7.76 billion.

Operations: Sodexo S.A. generates its revenue from three main segments: Europe (€8.53 billion), North America (€11.33 billion), and the Rest of the World (€4.31 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5%

Sodexo's dividend payments are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 57.3% and 58%, respectively. However, its dividend track record is unstable due to volatility over the past decade. Recent revenue announcements show modest growth, with third-quarter revenues at €6.12 billion compared to €6.07 billion a year ago. The company has initiated a share buyback program worth up to €1.60 billion, potentially impacting future dividend sustainability given its high debt levels.

• Dive into the specifics of Sodexo here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Sodexo may be undervalued.

Kemira Oyj (HLSE:KEMIRA)

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

Overview: Kemira Oyj is a chemicals company with operations across Finland, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, and it has a market cap of approximately €2.98 billion.

Operations: Kemira Oyj's revenue is primarily generated from its Water Solutions segment, which amounts to €1.25 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Kemira Oyj offers a stable dividend, supported by a payout ratio of 50.8% and cash flow coverage at 52.2%. Despite recent revenue declines—EUR 693.4 million for Q2 compared to EUR 733.4 million last year—the dividend remains reliable with consistent growth over the past decade. Trading below fair value enhances its appeal, although recent guidance revisions indicate potential challenges ahead, with expected revenue now between EUR 2.7 billion and EUR 2.95 billion for the full year.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Kemira Oyj with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Kemira Oyj is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

EFG International (SWX:EFGN)

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

Overview: EFG International AG, along with its subsidiaries, offers private banking, wealth management, and asset management services and has a market cap of CHF4.98 billion.

Operations: EFG International AG generates revenue through its core operations in private banking, wealth management, and asset management services.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

EFG International's net income rose to CHF 221.2 million for H1 2025, up from CHF 162.8 million a year ago, with earnings per share also showing improvement. While the dividend yield of 3.61% is below top-tier levels in Switzerland, dividends are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 59.9%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade despite some growth in payments during this period.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in EFG International's dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report EFG International implies its share price may be too high.

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