European Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2025

As the European markets experience mixed returns with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remaining flat, investors are closely monitoring inflation trends and labor market stability across the region. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those seeking steady returns amidst economic fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE)

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

Overview: Credito Emiliano S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in Italy focusing on commercial banking and wealth management, with a market cap of €4.43 billion.

Operations: Credito Emiliano S.p.A. generates revenue through various segments including Insurance (€95.30 million), Private Banking (€303.80 million), Asset Management (€161.10 million), Commercial Banking (€1.32 billion), and Parabanking, Consumer Credit, IT Technology (€235.40 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Credito Emiliano offers an attractive dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Italian market payers. Despite a history of volatility, dividends have grown over the past decade and are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 41.2%. The company initiated a share buyback program to enhance shareholder value. However, investors should note its low allowance for bad loans and forecasted earnings decline over the next three years.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Credito Emiliano with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Credito Emiliano's shares may be trading at a discount.

What's Cooking Group (ENXTBR:WHATS)

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

Overview: What's Cooking Group NV, with a market cap of €202.32 million, operates through its subsidiaries to produce and sell meat products and ready meals.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ready meals, which generated €403.55 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

What's Cooking Group's dividend yield of 4.13% is relatively low for top-tier Belgian payers, though dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent announcements include a special cash dividend of €5.50 and an annual increase to €3.15 per share, payable in July 2025. Despite a high payout ratio of 90.1%, dividends are well-covered by cash flows with a low cash payout ratio of 24.5%.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in What's Cooking Group's dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of What's Cooking Group shares in the market.

INDUS Holding (XTRA:INH)

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

Overview: INDUS Holding AG is a private equity firm that focuses on mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate spin-offs, with a market capitalization of €588.78 million.

Operations: INDUS Holding AG generates its revenue from three main segments: Engineering (€591.88 million), Infrastructure (€563.96 million), and Materials Solutions (€559.08 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

INDUS Holding offers a dividend yield of 5.9%, placing it in the top 25% of German payers. Despite a payout ratio of 51.6% and cash payout ratio of 48.8%, suggesting sustainability, dividends have been volatile over the past decade without growth. Recent approval at the AGM for a €1.20 per share dividend reflects reliability, though financial position concerns persist with debt not well covered by operating cash flow despite trading below fair value estimates.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of INDUS Holding.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that INDUS Holding is trading behind its estimated value.

Summing It All Up

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