As European markets experience a modest upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising 0.65% amid easing inflation and potential interest rate cuts by the ECB, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a reliable income source in this uncertain economic climate. In such an environment, well-established companies offering consistent dividends can provide stability and potential yield benefits for those considering their investment options.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 4.68% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 4.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.23% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.70% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.35% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Corbion (ENXTAM:CRBN)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Corbion N.V. specializes in producing lactic acid and its derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients across various regions including the Netherlands, the United States, Asia, and more; it has a market cap of €1.14 billion.
Operations: Corbion N.V.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Health & Nutrition segment, which accounts for €290.20 million, and its Functional Ingredients & Solutions segment, contributing €997.90 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Corbion's dividend profile shows mixed attributes for investors. The company recently increased its annual dividend to €0.64 per share, payable in May 2025. While dividends are well-covered by cash flows (37.2% cash payout ratio) and earnings (81.4% payout ratio), the yield of 3.25% is below the Dutch market's top tier of 5.69%. Despite a history of volatility and an unstable track record, dividends have grown over the past decade, though financial leverage remains high.
- Dive into the specifics of Corbion here with our thorough dividend report.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report Corbion implies its share price may be lower than expected.
Jungfraubahn Holding (SWX:JFN)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Jungfraubahn Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF1.17 billion, operates cogwheel railway and winter sports facilities in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland.
Operations: Jungfraubahn Holding AG's revenue is primarily derived from its Jungfraujoch - TOP of Europe segment, generating CHF191.97 million, along with contributions from Experience Mountains at CHF56.13 million and Winter Sports at CHF42.04 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
Jungfraubahn Holding's dividend yield of 3.65% is below the Swiss market's top tier. Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history, recent increases to CHF 7.50 per share highlight growth over the past decade. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (56% payout ratio) and cash flows (51.7% cash payout ratio), suggesting sustainability despite fluctuating past payments. Recent financials show steady revenue growth to CHF 294.75 million, though net income slightly decreased to CHF 75.69 million for 2024.
- Take a closer look at Jungfraubahn Holding's potential here in our dividend report.
- The analysis detailed in our Jungfraubahn Holding valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.
EVN (WBAG:EVN)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: EVN AG is an energy and environmental services company operating in Austria, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Germany, and Albania with a market cap of €4.47 billion.
Operations: EVN AG's revenue is primarily derived from its Energy (€717.60 million), Networks (€691.20 million), Generation (€370.70 million), Environment (€423.10 million), and South East Europe (€1.48 billion) segments.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
EVN's dividend yield of 3.59% falls short of Austria's top 25% payers. However, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.8%, indicating strong earnings coverage. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by an average of 4.2% annually for three years, recent financials show significant profit growth with net income rising to €135.1 million in Q2 2025 from €55.5 million a year prior, reinforcing dividend reliability amidst market fluctuations.
- Get an in-depth perspective on EVN's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that EVN is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.
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