European Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025

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As the European market experiences a mixed performance, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising for a fourth consecutive week amid easing trade tensions, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate consistent payouts and strong fundamentals can be an effective strategy to navigate uncertain economic conditions while potentially benefiting from steady returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)4.39%★★★★★★
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.57%★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.42%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)6.78%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.39%★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)4.01%★★★★★★
S.N. Nuclearelectrica (BVB:SNN)9.40%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.71%★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.50%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.67%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 234 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

De'Longhi (BIT:DLG)

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

Overview: De'Longhi S.p.A. is a company that produces and distributes coffee machines, food preparation and cooking machines, air conditioning and heating systems, domestic cleaning and ironing equipment, as well as home care products with a market cap of approximately €4.67 billion.

Operations: De'Longhi's revenue is primarily generated from Europe (€2.68 billion), the Americas/Asia Pacific (€1.63 billion), and the Middle East/India/Africa (€166.55 million).

Dividend Yield: 4%

De'Longhi's dividend prospects are supported by a payout ratio of 60.7% and a cash payout ratio of 49.4%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows, respectively. Despite recent growth in earnings, the dividend yield of 4.05% is below top-tier Italian market payers, and its historical dividend stability is questionable due to past volatility. However, De'Longhi has announced an annual dividend increase to €0.83 per share for May 2025 amid strong sales growth to €3.50 billion in 2024 from €3.08 billion previously.

BIT:DLG Dividend History as at May 2025

Aker Solutions (OB:AKSO)

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

Overview: Aker Solutions ASA offers solutions, products, systems, and services to the oil and gas industry globally, with a market cap of NOK16.29 billion.

Operations: Aker Solutions ASA generates revenue primarily from its Life Cycle segment, which accounts for NOK13.68 billion, and its Renewables and Field Development segment, contributing NOK40.41 billion.

Dividend Yield: 9.8%

Aker Solutions' dividend yield is among the top 25% in Norway, although its history shows volatility and unreliability. Despite this, dividends have grown over the past decade and are covered by earnings (65.2% payout ratio) and cash flows (79.5% cash payout ratio). Recently approved at NOK 3.30 per share, the dividend reflects Aker's robust financial standing despite a decline in net income to NOK 664 million for Q1 2025 from NOK 890 million previously.

OB:AKSO Dividend History as at May 2025

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki (WSE:PEO)

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

Overview: Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. is a commercial bank offering banking products and services to retail and corporate clients in Poland, with a market cap of PLN47.72 billion.

Operations: Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. generates revenue through its Business Banking segment (PLN2.51 billion) and Corporate and Investment Banking segment (PLN2.64 billion).

Dividend Yield: 6.9%

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a recent decrease to PLN 18.36 per share. Despite this, dividends are covered by earnings (50.5% payout ratio) and forecasted to remain so in three years (71%). The bank trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value but faces challenges with high bad loans (4.3%) and a low allowance for bad loans (80%), impacting financial stability.

WSE:PEO Dividend History as at May 2025

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