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3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4.7%

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As European markets grapple with concerns over Middle East tensions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has seen a decline of 1.54%, reflecting broader economic uncertainties and inflation pressures across the region. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate market volatility while benefiting from regular payouts.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.50%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.63%★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.59%★★★★★★
Les Docks des Pétroles d'Ambès -SA (ENXTPA:DPAM)5.60%★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.97%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)5.30%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.66%★★★★★★
ERG (BIT:ERG)5.37%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.85%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.53%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 240 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Mapfre (BME:MAP)

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

Overview: Mapfre, S.A. operates in the investment, insurance, property, financial, and services sectors in Spain with a market cap of approximately €10.42 billion.

Operations: Mapfre's revenue segments include EMEA (€1.72 billion), Brazil (€5.23 billion), Iberia (€8.72 billion), Global Risks (€2.48 billion), and North America (€3.12 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Mapfre's dividend strategy is supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 50.8% and a cash payout ratio of 40.6%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. The company declared a final dividend of €0.095 per share, payable on May 29, 2025, maintaining its history of reliable and stable dividends over the past decade. While trading at good value relative to peers, Mapfre's yield slightly lags behind the top tier in Spain's market.

BME:MAP Dividend History as at Jun 2025
BME:MAP Dividend History as at Jun 2025

Vicat (ENXTPA:VCT)

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

Overview: Vicat S.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the construction industry by producing and selling cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates, with a market cap of approximately €2.52 billion.

Operations: Vicat S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Cement segment, which generated €2.45 billion, and its Concrete & Aggregates segment, contributing €1.53 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Vicat's dividend strategy is robust, with a low cash payout ratio of 24.9% and a payout ratio of 32.6%, ensuring strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Although the yield of 3.53% is below France's top dividend payers, Vicat offers stable dividends that have grown consistently over the past decade without volatility. The stock trades at good value, significantly below its estimated fair value, presenting an attractive opportunity for investors seeking reliable income sources in Europe.

ENXTPA:VCT Dividend History as at Jun 2025
ENXTPA:VCT Dividend History as at Jun 2025

DWS Group GmbH KGaA (XTRA:DWS)

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

Overview: DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA provides asset management services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of €9.78 billion.

Operations: DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA generates revenue primarily from its asset management services, totaling €4.24 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's dividend yield of 4.5% places it among the top 25% of German dividend payers, with dividends reliably covered by earnings and cash flows, given payout ratios of 67.8% and 65.2%, respectively. Despite a relatively short history of six years in paying dividends, DWS has shown consistent growth in payments without volatility. Recent earnings growth and strategic plans for acquisitions could further enhance its position within Europe's competitive asset management industry.

XTRA:DWS Dividend History as at Jun 2025
XTRA:DWS Dividend History as at Jun 2025

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