European Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

As European markets show resilience with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.77%, buoyed by easing trade tensions and positive signals from major economies, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable income source amidst economic uncertainties. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can provide a reliable stream of income while potentially benefiting from market gains.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

NV Bekaert (ENXTBR:BEKB)

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

Overview: NV Bekaert SA is a global company specializing in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, with a market cap of €1.73 billion.

Operations: NV Bekaert SA's revenue is primarily derived from its Rubber Reinforcement segment at €1.73 billion, followed by Steel Wire Solutions at €1.10 billion, Specialty Businesses at €638.04 million, and the Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group contributing €555.23 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

NV Bekaert SA has announced a proposed dividend increase of 6% to €1.90 per share, reflecting its commitment to gradually growing dividends. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, the current payout ratio of 41.7% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, and a cash payout ratio of 63.9% indicates coverage by cash flows as well. However, the dividend yield is lower than top-tier Belgian market payers at 5.61%.

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• Our valuation report here indicates NV Bekaert may be undervalued.

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative (ENXTPA:CRTO)

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

Overview: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative offers a range of banking products and services in France, with a market cap of €525.85 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Proximity Bank segment, which contributes €251.71 million, and Management for Own Account and Miscellaneous segment, which adds €60.97 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative offers a stable dividend with a reliable 10-year history and recent annual payout of €3.21 per share. Despite its net income decline to €80.55 million in 2024, the low payout ratio of 25% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings. However, its yield of 3.82% is below top-tier French market payers, yet the stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, potentially offering good investment value.

• Dive into the specifics of Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative's current price could be quite moderate.

Bucher Industries (SWX:BUCN)

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

Overview: Bucher Industries AG manufactures and sells machinery, systems, and hydraulic components for various industries including agriculture and public space maintenance across Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of CHF3.67 billion.

Operations: Bucher Industries AG's revenue is primarily derived from its segments: Kuhn Group (CHF1.16 billion), Bucher Specials (CHF356.60 million), Bucher Municipal (CHF601.80 million), Bucher Hydraulics (CHF653.20 million), and Bucher Emhart Glass (CHF462.10 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Bucher Industries offers a stable dividend history with reliable growth over the past decade, despite a recent decrease to CHF 11 per share. While its yield of 3.07% is below the top Swiss market payers, dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 49.6% and 58.5%, respectively. The stock trades at an attractive valuation, significantly below estimated fair value, amidst anticipated slight sales growth and improved operating margins for 2025.

• Take a closer look at Bucher Industries' potential here in our dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Bucher Industries' share price might be on the cheaper side.

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