Top European Dividend Stocks For October 2025

As European markets navigate a mixed landscape—buoyed by dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve and tempered by regional economic challenges such as the contraction in eurozone industrial output—investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In this environment, a good dividend stock is typically characterized by consistent payouts and financial resilience, offering potential income even amid fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Clínica Baviera (BME:CBAV)

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

Overview: Clínica Baviera, S.A. is a medical company that operates a network of ophthalmology clinics across Spain and Europe, with a market cap of €680.43 million.

Operations: Clínica Baviera generates its revenue primarily from its ophthalmology clinics, with a total of €288.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Clínica Baviera's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 62.5% and 61.1%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite a volatile history over the past decade. The recent earnings report showed sales growth to €156.11 million, though net income slightly decreased to €22.32 million compared to the previous year. With a dividend yield of 3.76%, it lags behind top Spanish market payers but offers potential value given its P/E ratio of 17.4x below the market average.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Clínica Baviera with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Clínica Baviera shares in the market.

Colruyt Group (ENXTBR:COLR)

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

Overview: Colruyt Group N.V. operates in retail, wholesale, and food service sectors across Belgium, France, and internationally, with a market cap of €3.99 billion.

Operations: Colruyt Group N.V.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Food segment, which generated €10.44 billion, complemented by contributions of €499.60 million from Health & Well-being and Non-food, and €28.80 million from Group Activities, Real Estate, and Energy.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Colruyt Group's dividend payments, covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 50.9% and 64.1%, respectively, suggest sustainability despite a volatile history over the past decade. The recent affirmation of an annual dividend of €0.966 per share highlights its commitment to returning value to shareholders, though its yield remains below Belgium's top tier. Profit margins have declined from last year, but the stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, indicating potential investment appeal amidst reliability concerns.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Colruyt Group with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Colruyt Group's current price could be quite moderate.

Sodexo (ENXTPA:SW)

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

Overview: Sodexo S.A. offers food services and facilities management services globally, with a market cap of €7.98 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Sodexo's dividend sustainability is supported by a payout ratio of 57.3% covered by earnings and a cash payout ratio of 58%, yet its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, it offers potential investment appeal despite yielding below France's top tier. Recent leadership changes, including Thierry Delaporte’s CEO appointment, may influence strategic direction as Sodexo renews significant contracts like with Shell for workplace services.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Sodexo's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Sodexo shares in the market.

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