Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

As the European markets navigate a complex landscape of economic uncertainties and trade tensions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience, ending higher after two weeks of losses. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth headwinds with reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Groupe CRIT (ENXTPA:CEN)

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

Overview: Groupe CRIT SA offers temporary work and recruitment services both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €727.08 million.

Operations: Groupe CRIT SA generates revenue through its Temporary Work segment (€2.60 billion), Multiservices - Airport services (€422.80 million), and Multiservices - Other Services (€130.30 million).

Dividend Yield: 8.7%

Groupe CRIT recently announced an annual dividend of €6.00 per share, reflecting a high yield of 8.7%, placing it among the top 25% of dividend payers in France. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the company faces challenges with sustainability as its dividends are not covered by cash flows, evidenced by a high cash payout ratio of 127.2%. Additionally, while dividends have grown over the past decade, they have been volatile and unreliable.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Groupe CRIT's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Groupe CRIT may be undervalued.

SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland (OB:RING)

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to private and corporate customers in Norway, with a market cap of NOK6.49 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland generates revenue through its Retail Market segment (NOK456 million), Business Market segment (NOK467 million), Property Management services (NOK56 million), and IT and Accounting Services (NOK87 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland's dividend yield of 7.23% is below the top quartile in Norway, yet it maintains a stable and reliable payout history over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 68.5%, dividends are well-covered by earnings. The bank reported significant net income growth to NOK 704 million for 2024, although future earnings are expected to decline annually by 4.4%. Trading at a discount to its fair value suggests potential investment appeal despite forecasted challenges.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland's current price could be quite moderate.

Hapag-Lloyd (XTRA:HLAG)

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

Overview: Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a global liner shipping company and has a market cap of €26.19 billion.

Operations: Hapag-Lloyd's revenue is primarily derived from its Liner Shipping segment at €18.75 billion, with an additional contribution of €401.10 million from Terminal & Infrastructure activities.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Hapag-Lloyd's dividend yield of 5.5% ranks in the top 25% of German dividend payers, supported by a payout ratio of 60.4%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history is less stable, with recent volatility and a decrease to EUR 8.20 per share announced for May 2025. The company's earnings guidance for 2025 suggests potential challenges, with EBIT expected between EUR 0 to 1.5 billion amidst declining net income trends.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Hapag-Lloyd with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Hapag-Lloyd's share price might be on the expensive side.

Summing It All Up

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