As European markets experience a rise, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 1.77% amid relief from the U.S. government reopening, investor sentiment remains cautious due to cooling enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. Despite these mixed signals, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income in uncertain economic climates. A good dividend stock often combines a strong track record of consistent payouts with resilience against market fluctuations, making them appealing in today's environment where stable returns are highly valued.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) | 4.50% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Sulzer (SWX:SUN) | 3.17% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Holcim (SWX:HOLN) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Evolution (OM:EVO) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
| d'Amico International Shipping (BIT:DIS) | 9.61% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV) | 4.68% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 222 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Faes Farma (BME:FAE)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Faes Farma, S.A. is involved in the research, development, production, and marketing of pharmaceutical and healthcare products as well as raw materials on an international scale, with a market cap of €1.44 billion.
Operations: Faes Farma generates its revenue through two main segments: Pharmaceutical Specialties and Healthcare, which accounts for €502.31 million, and Nutrition and Animal Health, contributing €70.90 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Faes Farma's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, but they remain volatile and below the top tier in Spain, with a 3.39% yield compared to 5.38%. The dividends are covered by earnings (50.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (67.4% cash payout ratio). Despite trading at a discount to its fair value and peers, recent earnings show a slight decline in net income to €73.56 million on rising sales of €440.95 million for nine months ending September 2025.
- Take a closer look at Faes Farma's potential here in our dividend report.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Faes Farma's share price might be too pessimistic.
Groupe Pizzorno Environnement (ENXTPA:GPE)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Groupe Pizzorno Environnement offers environmental services mainly in France and has a market cap of €234.96 million.
Operations: Groupe Pizzorno Environnement generates revenue from its Cleanliness segment, amounting to €223.96 million, and its Treatment Segment, contributing €48.42 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Groupe Pizzorno Environnement's dividend payments have grown over the past decade but remain volatile, with a 4.11% yield below France's top tier of 5.59%. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (44% payout ratio) and cash flows (79.6% cash payout ratio). Despite trading significantly below its estimated fair value, recent half-year results show stable sales at €133.92 million and a notable increase in net income to €16.8 million, enhancing its appeal for dividend investors seeking growth potential.
- Click here to discover the nuances of Groupe Pizzorno Environnement with our detailed analytical dividend report.
- According our valuation report, there's an indication that Groupe Pizzorno Environnement's share price might be on the cheaper side.
Orkla (OB:ORK)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Orkla ASA is an industrial investment company focusing on brands and consumer-oriented businesses across Scandinavia, the Baltics, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of NOK106.83 billion.
Operations: Orkla ASA generates revenue from its operations in brands and consumer-oriented businesses across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the Baltics, and other international markets.
Dividend Yield: 9.3%
Orkla's dividend yield of 9.34% ranks in the top 25% of Norwegian dividend payers, with stable and growing payments over the past decade. However, dividends are not well-covered by free cash flows, evidenced by a high cash payout ratio of 150.7%. Despite this, earnings cover dividends comfortably with a payout ratio of 39.2%. Recent results show strong financial performance, with Q3 sales rising to NOK 17.95 billion and net income increasing to NOK 1.57 billion year-on-year.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Orkla's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Orkla shares in the market.
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