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European Dividend Stocks To Consider In October 2025

As European markets face a downturn with the STOXX Europe 600 Index retreating from record highs amid political turmoil and international trade tensions, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In such volatile times, stocks that consistently provide dividends can offer a measure of resilience and appeal, particularly for those looking to navigate the current economic uncertainties while still seeking returns.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.39%★★★★★★
UNIQA Insurance Group (WBAG:UQA)4.61%★★★★★☆
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (CPSE:STG)9.79%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.67%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)5.07%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.27%★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.62%★★★★★★
Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV)4.05%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.69%★★★★★☆
Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO)5.91%★★★★★☆

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Groupe Pizzorno Environnement (ENXTPA:GPE)

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

Overview: Groupe Pizzorno Environnement, with a market cap of €231.10 million, provides environmental services primarily in France.

Operations: Groupe Pizzorno Environnement generates revenue through its Cleanliness segment, amounting to €223.96 million, and its Treatment Segment, which contributes €48.42 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Groupe Pizzorno Environnement's dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 44% and a cash payout ratio of 79.6%. Despite a recent increase in earnings, the company has an unstable dividend track record over the past decade. Its dividend yield is lower than the top French market payers. Recent half-year results show net income growth to €16.8 million, though future earnings are expected to decline annually by 14.2%.

ENXTPA:GPE Dividend History as at Oct 2025
ENXTPA:GPE Dividend History as at Oct 2025

SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus (OB:SOAG)

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus is a Norwegian savings bank offering a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of NOK5.45 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus generates its revenue through a diverse array of banking products and services tailored to the Norwegian market.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 43.2%, though the dividend yield is lower than the top Norwegian market payers. Despite a history of volatility, dividend payments have grown over the past decade. Recent results show net income increased to NOK 243 million for Q2 and NOK 357 million for six months ending June 2025, yet future earnings are projected to decline by an average of 5.3% annually over three years.

OB:SOAG Dividend History as at Oct 2025
OB:SOAG Dividend History as at Oct 2025

Holcim (SWX:HOLN)

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

Overview: Holcim AG, along with its subsidiaries, offers building materials and solutions globally and has a market cap of CHF35.76 billion.

Operations: Holcim AG generates its revenue through various segments, with a total segment adjustment of CHF28.83 billion and corporate/eliminations amounting to -CHF2.60 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Holcim's dividend yield of 4.67% ranks in the top 25% of Swiss market payers, with stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The payout ratios, at 54.2% for earnings and 49.4% for cash flows, suggest sustainability. Despite recent earnings growth of 28.6%, future declines are forecasted at an average of 4.1% annually over three years. Recent financials show net income surged to CHF13 billion, while sales decreased slightly year-over-year to CHF7.87 billion.

SWX:HOLN Dividend History as at Oct 2025
SWX:HOLN Dividend History as at Oct 2025

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