Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

As European markets navigate the turbulence induced by escalating global trade tensions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has recently experienced a downturn, though some losses were mitigated following tariff-related announcements. In this climate of uncertainty, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to bolster their portfolios amidst fluctuating economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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BPER Banca (BIT:BPE)

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

Overview: BPER Banca SpA is an Italian bank offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and professionals both domestically and internationally, with a market cap of €9.38 billion.

Operations: BPER Banca SpA's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment (€2.67 billion), followed by Corporate (€859.35 million), Finance (€662.74 million), Large Corporate (€547.65 million), Private (€126.75 million), and Corporate Centre (€270.59 million).

Dividend Yield: 9.1%

BPER Banca offers a high dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers. Its payout ratio of 60.6% indicates dividends are currently covered by earnings and are expected to remain so over the next three years. However, its nine-year track record shows volatility with unreliable payments. Trading at a good value compared to peers and below estimated fair value, it remains an intriguing option despite its unstable dividend history.

• Navigate through the intricacies of BPER Banca with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, BPER Banca's share price might be too pessimistic.

Publicis Groupe (ENXTPA:PUB)

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

Overview: Publicis Groupe S.A. is a global company offering marketing, communications, and digital business transformation services across various regions including North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East with a market cap of approximately €21.89 billion.

Operations: Publicis Groupe S.A. generates revenue of €16.03 billion from its Advertising and Communication Services segment.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Publicis Groupe's dividend, though covered by earnings with a 54.4% payout ratio and supported by cash flows at 43.8%, has been unreliable over the past decade due to volatility. The recent revenue growth of €3.54 billion in Q1 2025, up from €3.23 billion in 2024, underscores robust financial performance but its dividend yield of 4.12% remains below the top French market payers' average of 5.75%.

• Dive into the specifics of Publicis Groupe here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Publicis Groupe is trading behind its estimated value.

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 €8.76 billion.

Operations: DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA generates its revenue primarily from asset management services, amounting to €4.14 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

DWS Group GmbH KGaA's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 67.8% and 65.2%, respectively. Despite only six years of dividend history, payments have been stable and increased recently to €2.20 per share, a 5% rise from last year. The dividend yield is competitive in Germany's top quartile at 5.02%. Recent inclusion in the MDAX Index highlights its growing market presence amidst solid financial performance, with annual revenue reaching €2.77 billion.

• Get an in-depth perspective on DWS Group GmbH KGaA's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of DWS Group GmbH KGaA shares in the market.

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