European Dividend Stocks To Watch In March 2025

As European markets navigate the complexities of U.S. trade policy uncertainties and economic adjustments, the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently saw a slight decline, ending a streak of ten consecutive weeks of gains. Amidst these shifting dynamics, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking stability and income potential in volatile times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	4.31%	★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.14%	★★★★★★
Mapfre (BME:MAP)	5.90%	★★★★★★
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)	5.00%	★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	7.70%	★★★★★★
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)	4.17%	★★★★★★
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)	4.35%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	4.32%	★★★★★★
VERBUND (WBAG:VER)	5.85%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.52%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

TF1 (ENXTPA:TFI)

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

Overview: TF1 SA operates in broadcasting, studios and entertainment, and digital sectors both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €1.80 billion.

Operations: TF1 SA's revenue segments include €407.60 million from Newen Studios and €2.02 billion from Media, including Digital.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

TF1 SA's dividend yield is among the top 25% in France, supported by a payout ratio of 61.6% and a cash payout ratio of 78.4%, indicating coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite recent earnings growth, TF1's dividend history has been unreliable with volatility over the past decade. The company announced an annual dividend of €0.60 per share for April 2025, following improved financial results with full-year sales reaching €2.36 billion and net income at €205.5 million for 2024.

• Dive into the specifics of TF1 here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that TF1's current price could be quite moderate.

Verallia Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:VRLA)

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

Overview: Verallia Société Anonyme specializes in the manufacturing and sale of glass packaging products for beverages and food items globally, with a market cap of €3.44 billion.

Operations: Verallia Société Anonyme generates revenue from several regions, with €428.30 million from Latin America, €762.90 million from Northern and Eastern Europe, and €2.28 billion from Southern and Western Europe.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Verallia Société Anonyme's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of French dividend payers, with a current payout ratio of 84.7% and cash payout ratio of 76%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its five-year dividend history shows volatility, with recent decreases proposed for the €1.70 per share dividend for 2024. Despite a decline in net income to €235.7 million from €470 million last year, earnings are forecasted to grow annually by nearly 13%.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Verallia Société Anonyme.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Verallia Société Anonyme's shares may be trading at a discount.

Strabag (WBAG:STR)

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

Overview: Strabag SE is a global construction company with a market capitalization of €7.78 billion.

Operations: Strabag SE generates revenue through its segments: North + West (€7.30 billion), South + East (€7.53 billion), and International + Special Divisions (€2.88 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Strabag's dividend yield of 3.34% is below the top 25% in Austria, but its dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 35.4% and 39%, respectively. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, they have increased over the last decade. Revenue growth is expected at 5.53% annually, although earnings may decline by an average of 1.9% per year over three years amidst recent leadership changes with a new CEO appointment in February 2025.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Strabag with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Strabag's share price might be on the cheaper side.

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