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Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In November 2025

As European markets face a pullback, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index ending lower due to concerns about overvaluation in AI-related stocks, investors are increasingly looking for stability and income through dividend stocks. In such an environment, selecting companies with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts can provide a reliable source of returns amidst market volatility.

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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%★★★★★☆
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (CPSE:STG)9.74%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.34%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)5.01%★★★★★★
freenet (XTRA:FNTN)6.62%★★★★★☆
Evolution (OM:EVO)4.76%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.25%★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.62%★★★★★★
Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV)4.69%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 225 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Daimler Truck Holding (XTRA:DTG)

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

Overview: Daimler Truck Holding AG manufactures and sells light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, and internationally with a market cap of approximately €27.21 billion.

Operations: Daimler Truck Holding AG generates revenue through its key segments, including Trucks North America (€20.47 billion), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (€18.35 billion), Trucks Asia (€6.09 billion), Daimler Buses (€5.79 billion), and Financial Services (€3.49 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Daimler Truck Holding's dividend profile is supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 66.2%, ensuring coverage by earnings, while the cash payout ratio of 57.1% indicates dividends are also covered by cash flows. Despite only three years of dividend history, payments have been reliable and growing with minimal volatility. Recent financials show a decline in sales and net income for Q3 2025 compared to the previous year, potentially impacting future dividend sustainability amidst weaker profitability forecasts for Trucks North America.

XTRA:DTG Dividend History as at Nov 2025
XTRA:DTG Dividend History as at Nov 2025

Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)

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

Overview: Hannover Rück SE, with a market cap of €31.04 billion, operates as a global reinsurance provider offering products and services across Europe, the United States, Asia, Australia, Africa, and other international markets.

Operations: Hannover Rück SE's revenue is primarily derived from its Property & Casualty Reinsurance segment, which accounts for €19.80 billion, followed by Life and Health Reinsurance at €7.92 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Hannover Rück's dividend strategy is robust, supported by a low payout ratio of 34%, ensuring coverage by earnings, and a cash payout ratio of 20.6%. Although its dividend yield of 3.5% is below the top quartile in Germany, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent guidance indicates increased earnings expectations for 2025 and beyond, aligning with a new policy to raise the regular dividend payout ratio to around 55% of net income.

XTRA:HNR1 Dividend History as at Nov 2025
XTRA:HNR1 Dividend History as at Nov 2025

ProCredit Holding (XTRA:PCZ)

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

Overview: ProCredit Holding AG, with a market cap of €459.41 million, operates as a commercial bank offering products and services to small and medium enterprises and private customers across Europe, South America, and Germany.

Operations: ProCredit Holding AG generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for €449.56 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

ProCredit Holding's dividend yield of 7.56% places it among the top 25% in Germany, though its dividend history is less stable, with payments being volatile over its eight-year track record. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 37.1%, and future coverage is expected to improve. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index may enhance visibility, although challenges include high non-performing loans at 2.1%.

XTRA:PCZ Dividend History as at Nov 2025
XTRA:PCZ Dividend History as at Nov 2025

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