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European Dividend Stocks To Consider In September 2025

As European markets navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals and monetary policy decisions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently ended the week slightly lower. In this environment, dividend stocks may offer investors a potential source of steady income, especially as central banks maintain cautious stances on interest rates.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.39%★★★★★★
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)4.40%★★★★★☆
Swiss Re (SWX:SREN)4.19%★★★★★☆
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (CPSE:STG)9.51%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.49%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.85%★★★★★★
freenet (XTRA:FNTN)6.73%★★★★★☆
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.41%★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.72%★★★★★★
Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO)6.01%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 222 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

BioGaia (OM:BIOG B)

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

Overview: BioGaia AB is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells probiotic products for gut, oral, and immune health across multiple regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand with a market cap of SEK10.98 billion.

Operations: BioGaia AB generates revenue primarily from its Pediatrics segment, amounting to SEK1.08 billion, and its Adult Health segment, which contributes SEK352.62 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

BioGaia's dividend yield of 6.36% ranks in the top 25% of Swedish dividend payers, yet its high cash payout ratio (225.1%) suggests dividends are not well covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Recent strategic expansions into Germany and Austria could enhance revenue streams but may not immediately improve dividend coverage. Despite volatile past payments, the company's earnings growth prospects and innovative product developments in probiotics and microbiome health offer potential long-term support for dividends.

OM:BIOG B Dividend History as at Sep 2025
OM:BIOG B Dividend History as at Sep 2025

IVF Hartmann Holding (SWX:VBSN)

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

Overview: IVF Hartmann Holding AG operates in the medical consumer goods sector, serving both Switzerland and international markets, with a market cap of CHF338.15 million.

Operations: IVF Hartmann Holding AG's revenue is primarily derived from its segments in Infection Management (CHF58.87 million), Wound Care (CHF44.04 million), and Incontinence Management (CHF33.92 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

IVF Hartmann Holding's dividend yield of 4.37% places it among the top 25% in Switzerland, with dividends covered by earnings (payout ratio: 37.8%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 82.9%). Despite a history of volatility, dividend payments have grown over the past decade. However, outdated financial reports and an unstable track record may concern investors seeking reliability. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 16.7x is attractive compared to the Swiss market average of 19.2x.

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

Decora (WSE:DCR)

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

Overview: Decora S.A. is involved in the production, distribution, sale, and export of flooring products and accessories in Poland, with a market cap of PLN818.45 million.

Operations: Decora S.A.'s revenue segments include PLN143.21 million from Wall products and PLN467.93 million from Flooring products.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Decora's dividend payments have grown over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 56.2% and a cash payout ratio of 69.9%, indicating coverage by both earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend yield of 5.15% is below the top tier in Poland, and its track record has been unstable with volatility in payments. Recent earnings showed increased revenue at PLN 325.53 million but decreased net income to PLN 38.71 million year-over-year.

WSE:DCR Dividend History as at Sep 2025
WSE:DCR Dividend History as at Sep 2025

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