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European Dividend Stocks To Consider In July 2025

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As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remains relatively stable amidst ongoing U.S. and European trade discussions, investors are keeping a close eye on economic indicators such as the Eurozone's expanding industrial output and widening trade surplus. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income streams, particularly when considering companies with strong fundamentals that can weather mixed market conditions.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.39%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.11%★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.67%★★★★★★
Les Docks des Pétroles d'Ambès -SA (ENXTPA:DPAM)5.73%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.77%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.77%★★★★★★
ERG (BIT:ERG)5.24%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.02%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.58%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.46%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 228 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Azkoyen (BME:AZK)

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

Overview: Azkoyen, S.A. designs, manufactures, and markets technology solutions both in Spain and internationally with a market cap of €221.88 million.

Operations: Azkoyen, S.A. generates its revenue through three main segments: Time & Security (€67.13 million), Payment Technologies (€69.07 million), and Coffee & Vending Systems (€63.06 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Azkoyen's dividend yield of 3.95% is below the top quartile in Spain, but its payout ratio of 49.3% and cash payout ratio of 26.2% suggest dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite recent increases, the dividend has been volatile over the past decade with a history of instability. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, though its share price has shown high volatility recently.

BME:AZK Dividend History as at Jul 2025
BME:AZK Dividend History as at Jul 2025

CIE Automotive (BME:CIE)

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

Overview: CIE Automotive, S.A. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture, and sell automotive components and sub-assemblies with a market capitalization of €3.08 billion.

Operations: CIE Automotive generates revenue through its design, manufacture, and sale of automotive components and sub-assemblies.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

CIE Automotive's dividend yield of 3.58% is lower than the top quartile in Spain, yet with a payout ratio of 9% and cash payout ratio of 37.8%, dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows. Despite recent growth, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, reflecting an unstable track record. Trading at a significant discount to fair value, CIE recently concluded its buyback plan on July 2, potentially impacting future capital allocation strategies.

BME:CIE Dividend History as at Jul 2025
BME:CIE Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Valmet Oyj (HLSE:VALMT)

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

Overview: Valmet Oyj is a company that develops and supplies process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries across multiple regions including North America, South America, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of €5.46 billion.

Operations: Valmet Oyj's revenue is derived from its offerings in process technologies, automation, and services targeted at the pulp, paper, and energy sectors across various global regions.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Valmet Oyj's dividend yield of 4.56% is below the top quartile in Finland, but its payout ratio of 87.2% and cash payout ratio of 46.8% indicate dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows. Although recent earnings have declined, dividends remain stable and reliable over the past decade. The company re-iterated its 2025 sales guidance at €5.36 billion, despite a decrease in Q2 net income to €28 million from €58 million a year ago, reflecting ongoing operational challenges amidst strategic realignments.

HLSE:VALMT Dividend History as at Jul 2025
HLSE:VALMT Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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