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European Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

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Amidst the backdrop of trade tariff concerns and monetary policy uncertainties, European markets have been navigating a complex economic landscape. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks in Europe offer potential stability and income generation, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to balance risk with reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.21%★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.16%★★★★★★
Mapfre (BME:MAP)5.68%★★★★★★
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)4.75%★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)4.07%★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.30%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.57%★★★★★★
VERBUND (WBAG:VER)5.85%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.66%★★★★★★
Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO)7.14%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 232 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

IVF Hartmann Holding (SWX:VBSN)

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

Overview: IVF Hartmann Holding AG operates in the medical consumer goods sector, serving both Swiss and international markets, with a market cap of CHF357.20 million.

Operations: IVF Hartmann Holding AG generates revenue through its main segments: Wound Care (CHF44.04 million), Infection Management (CHF58.87 million), and Incontinence Management (CHF33.92 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

IVF Hartmann Holding's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, yet recent increases suggest a positive trend. The company's payout ratio of 37.8% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 82.9% shows coverage by cash flows. With a dividend yield of 4.13%, it ranks in the top 25% among Swiss dividend payers. Recent financial results show strong growth, with net income rising to CHF 20.3 million from CHF 15.15 million year-over-year, supporting its latest annual dividend increase to CHF 3.20 per share.

SWX:VBSN Dividend History as at Mar 2025
SWX:VBSN Dividend History as at Mar 2025

Wawel (WSE:WWL)

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

Overview: Wawel S.A. is a Polish company that produces and sells cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery products with a market cap of PLN865.54 million.

Operations: Wawel S.A. generates its revenue primarily from the production and sale of confectionery products, amounting to PLN672.94 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Wawel's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, despite a 10-year growth trend. The payout ratio of 63.9% and a cash payout ratio of 58.4% indicate dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, respectively. However, its dividend yield of 5.22% is lower than the top quartile in Poland's market (7.7%). Trading at 47.7% below estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation alongside dividends, though reliability remains a concern.

WSE:WWL Dividend History as at Mar 2025
WSE:WWL Dividend History as at Mar 2025

DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XTRA:DWS)

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

Overview: DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA provides asset management services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of €9.99 billion.

Operations: DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA generates revenue through its asset management services across various regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA proposed a dividend increase to €2.20 per share, reflecting a 5% rise from last year, supported by solid earnings coverage with a payout ratio of 67.8%. The company's dividend yield of 4.4% places it among the top quartile in Germany's market, while its dividends are deemed reliable and stable despite being paid for under ten years. Trading at 51.2% below estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation alongside dividends.

XTRA:DWS Dividend History as at Mar 2025
XTRA:DWS Dividend History as at Mar 2025

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