Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

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As European markets continue to show resilience, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.35% and major single-country indexes also posting gains, investors are increasingly looking toward dividend stocks as a stable income source amid subdued inflation rates across the eurozone. In this environment, selecting stocks that offer reliable dividend yields can be an effective strategy for those seeking consistent returns while navigating the current economic landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.36%★★★★★★
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)4.61%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.17%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.98%★★★★★★
Evolution (OM:EVO)4.83%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.19%★★★★★★
d'Amico International Shipping (BIT:DIS)9.72%★★★★★☆
Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE)5.12%★★★★★☆
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)4.37%★★★★★★
Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV)4.64%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 214 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Etablissements Maurel & Prom (ENXTPA:MAU)

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

Overview: Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. is involved in the exploration and production of oil, gas, and hydrocarbons across Gabon, Tanzania, Angola, and Venezuela with a market cap of €998.01 million.

Operations: Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. generates revenue primarily from its Production segment, which accounts for $554.05 million, and also from its Drilling activities totaling $22.23 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Etablissements Maurel & Prom's dividend yield of 6.25% ranks in the top 25% of French market payers, though its track record is unstable with payments being volatile over six years. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (28.9% payout ratio) but more strained by cash flows (76.1%). Recent sales dropped to $489 million for nine months ending September 2025, down from $559 million year-on-year, while production slightly increased. Leadership changes may influence future strategic direction and dividend stability.

ENXTPA:MAU Dividend History as at Dec 2025

Sparebanken Norge (OB:SBNOR)

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

Overview: Sparebanken Vest, operating under the ticker OB:SBNOR, is a financial services company offering banking and financing services in Vestland and Rogaland, Norway, with a market cap of NOK20.04 billion.

Operations: Sparebanken Vest generates its revenue primarily through Banking Operations in the Retail Market (NOK3.86 billion), Corporate Market (NOK2.74 billion), Real Estate (NOK465 million), and Bulder Bank (NOK425 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Sparebanken Norge's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 50.3%, though the track record has been volatile over the past decade. Its recent addition to the Euronext 150 Index highlights its market relevance, while net income for Q3 2025 rose to NOK 1.77 billion from NOK 1.24 billion year-on-year. Despite trading below estimated fair value and offering growth potential, its dividend yield of 4.65% is modest compared to top-tier Norwegian payers.

OB:SBNOR Dividend History as at Dec 2025

Liechtensteinische Landesbank (SWX:LLBN)

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

Overview: Liechtensteinische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft offers banking products and services in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, with a market cap of CHF2.39 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Retail & Corporate Banking with CHF306.49 million and International Wealth Management with CHF250.77 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Liechtensteinische Landesbank's dividends are covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 50.8%, and forecasted to remain sustainable in three years at 53.9%. Despite a history of volatility over the past decade, dividend payments have increased. The bank's recent CHF 200 million bond issue reflects strong market confidence, supported by solid financial metrics like an Aa2 Moody’s rating and CHF 2.3 billion equity capital. However, its current yield of 3.57% is below the Swiss top-tier average of 3.9%.

SWX:LLBN Dividend History as at Dec 2025

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