Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025

As European markets experience a boost with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 3.44% amid easing tariff concerns, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable source of income in this fluctuating economic climate. In such an environment, identifying dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be a strategic approach for those seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Click here to see the full list of 236 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BME:BBVA)

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

Overview: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. offers retail banking, wholesale banking, and asset management services across various regions including Spain, Mexico, Turkey, South America, Europe, the United States, and Asia with a market cap of €73.80 billion.

Operations: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. generates revenue from several key regions: €12.03 billion from Mexico, €3.90 billion from Turkey, €4.33 billion from South America, and €9.22 billion from Spain (including Non-Core Real Estate), with an additional contribution of €1.48 billion from the rest of its business operations.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria offers a compelling dividend yield of 5.47%, placing it among the top 25% of Spanish dividend payers. Despite this attractive yield, BBVA's dividend history is marked by volatility, with past fluctuations exceeding 20%. The payout ratio stands at a manageable 39.7%, suggesting current dividends are well-covered by earnings. However, concerns arise from its high level of non-performing loans (3%) and low allowance for bad loans (83%), which could impact future financial stability and dividend reliability.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's share price might be on the cheaper side.

EnviTec Biogas (XTRA:ETG)

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

Overview: EnviTec Biogas AG manufactures and operates biogas and biomethane plants across several countries, including Germany, Italy, and the United States, with a market cap of €547.97 million.

Operations: EnviTec Biogas AG's revenue is primarily derived from the manufacturing and operation of biogas and biomethane plants across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 8.1%

EnviTec Biogas provides an attractive dividend yield of 8.13%, ranking in the top 25% of German dividend payers. Despite a payout ratio of 76.2%, indicating coverage by earnings, its dividend track record is unstable with significant volatility over the past decade, including annual drops over 20%. While trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, insufficient data on cash flows raises concerns about long-term sustainability and reliability of dividends.

• Dive into the specifics of EnviTec Biogas here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that EnviTec Biogas' current price could be quite moderate.

MLP (XTRA:MLP)

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

Overview: MLP SE, with a market cap of €913.76 million, provides financial services to private, corporate, and institutional clients in Germany through its subsidiaries.

Operations: MLP SE's revenue is primarily derived from Financial Consulting (€439.96 million), FERI (€264.32 million), Banking (€223.96 million), DOMCURA (€130.74 million), Deutschland.Immobilien (€47.66 million), Industrial Broker (€38.40 million), and Holding (€18.75 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

MLP's dividend is supported by a cash payout ratio of 28.5% and an earnings payout ratio of 56.8%, indicating strong coverage. However, the dividend yield of 4.3% falls short compared to top-tier German dividend payers, and its history shows volatility over the past decade despite recent increases. The company reported improved earnings with net income rising to €69.27 million in 2024, alongside announcing a €0.36 per share annual dividend for June 2025 payment.

• Get an in-depth perspective on MLP's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our MLP valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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