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3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4.5%

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As European markets navigate the challenges of new U.S. trade tariffs and mixed economic signals, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks that offer stability and income potential. In such uncertain times, stocks with strong dividend yields can provide a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk with reward in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)5.00%★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.66%★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.39%★★★★★★
Mapfre (BME:MAP)5.50%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.91%★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.29%★★★★★★
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)4.96%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.96%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.53%★★★★★★
Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)4.21%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 242 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Ebro Foods (BME:EBRO)

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

Overview: Ebro Foods, S.A. is a food company operating in Spain, the rest of Europe, the United States, Canada, and internationally with a market cap of €2.63 billion.

Operations: Ebro Foods generates its revenue primarily from its Rice Business, which accounts for €2.45 billion, and its Pasta Business, contributing €691.78 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Ebro Foods, S.A. offers a mixed dividend profile for investors. The company reported increased earnings with net income rising to €207.87 million for 2024, supporting its dividend payments through a reasonable payout ratio of 50.1%. However, despite trading at good value and analysts forecasting price growth, Ebro's dividends have been volatile over the past decade and yield is lower than top-tier Spanish market payers at 3.86%.

BME:EBRO Dividend History as at Apr 2025
BME:EBRO Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Biofarm (BVB:BIO)

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

Overview: Biofarm S.A. is a Romanian company involved in the manufacture and sale of medicines, with a market capitalization of RON670.05 million.

Operations: Biofarm S.A. generates revenue primarily from its Pharmaceuticals segment, which accounts for RON286.77 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Biofarm's dividend profile shows stability and reliability, with dividends per share consistently growing over the past decade. However, a high cash payout ratio of 125.2% indicates dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, though a low payout ratio of 38% suggests earnings coverage is sufficient. The dividend yield of 4.56% is lower than top-tier Romanian market payers. Recent affirmations announced an annual dividend of RON 0.0310 per share for September 2025 payment.

BVB:BIO Dividend History as at Apr 2025
BVB:BIO Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Flughafen Wien (WBAG:FLU)

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

Overview: Flughafen Wien Aktiengesellschaft, with a market cap of €4.58 billion, operates and constructs civil airports and related facilities in Austria and Malta through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Flughafen Wien's revenue is derived from several segments, including €142.90 million from Malta operations, €506.60 million from its Airport segment, €203 million from Retail & Properties, and €177.80 million from Handling & Security Services.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Flughafen Wien's dividend profile is mixed, with a payout ratio of 64% and cash payout ratio of 54.5%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows. However, the dividend yield of 3.02% is below Austria's top-tier payers, and past payments have been volatile despite recent increases to EUR 1.65 per share for June 2025. Earnings grew significantly last year but the company's dividend history lacks stability over the decade.

WBAG:FLU Dividend History as at Apr 2025
WBAG:FLU Dividend History as at Apr 2025

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