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3 European Dividend Stocks To Consider

As European markets navigate a landscape of mixed stock index performances and cautious monetary policy decisions, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can provide stability and income. In such an environment, dividend stocks offer a compelling option, as they can deliver consistent returns even amid market fluctuations.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.45%★★★★★★
UNIQA Insurance Group (WBAG:UQA)4.85%★★★★★☆
Sulzer (SWX:SUN)3.16%★★★★★☆
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (CPSE:STG)9.66%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.58%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.89%★★★★★★
freenet (XTRA:FNTN)6.86%★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.43%★★★★★★
Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE)5.56%★★★★★☆
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.73%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 231 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Repsol (BME:REP)

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

Overview: Repsol, S.A. is a multi-energy company operating in Spain, Peru, the United States, Portugal, and internationally with a market cap of approximately €17.27 billion.

Operations: Repsol, S.A. generates its revenue from several key segments including Customer (€25.99 billion), Upstream (€4.82 billion), Industrial (€41.94 billion), and Low Carbon Generation (€827 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

Repsol's dividend profile is mixed, with payments covered by earnings (86.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (72.6% cash payout ratio), though its track record shows volatility over the past decade. Despite a high dividend yield of 6.37%, recent earnings have decreased significantly, with net income down to €603 million for H1 2025 from €1.63 billion a year ago, impacting overall financial stability and raising concerns about future dividend reliability amidst lower profit margins of 1.4%.

BME:REP Dividend History as at Sep 2025
BME:REP Dividend History as at Sep 2025

Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC)

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

Overview: Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme supplies electricity and natural gas to individuals, businesses, and local authorities in France, with a market cap of €1.11 billion.

Operations: Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme generates revenue from providing electricity and natural gas services to a diverse customer base, including individuals, businesses, and local authorities in France.

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme offers a compelling dividend profile with a payout ratio of 52.4%, ensuring dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows (71% cash payout ratio). Despite an impressive 7.07% yield, placing it in the top quartile of French dividend payers, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent earnings growth to €84.29 million for H1 2025 suggests potential stability, though sales have declined year-over-year to €676.7 million.

ENXTPA:ELEC Dividend History as at Sep 2025
ENXTPA:ELEC Dividend History as at Sep 2025

Luzerner Kantonalbank (SWX:LUKN)

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

Overview: Luzerner Kantonalbank AG offers a range of banking products and services in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF3.86 billion.

Operations: Luzerner Kantonalbank AG generates revenue through its diverse banking products and services offered within Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Luzerner Kantonalbank's dividend profile is supported by a stable and reliable history of payments over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.32%, which is lower than the top Swiss dividend payers. The bank's dividends are well covered by earnings, evidenced by a low payout ratio of 44.7%. Recent financial results show net income growth to CHF 150.72 million for H1 2025, indicating continued profitability and potential for sustained dividend coverage.

SWX:LUKN Dividend History as at Sep 2025
SWX:LUKN Dividend History as at Sep 2025

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