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European Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2025

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As European markets remain largely stable, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending roughly flat and mixed performances across major stock indexes, investors are keenly observing developments in U.S. and European trade talks. In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks can offer a potential source of steady income, making them an attractive option for those seeking stability amid economic fluctuations.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.42%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.10%★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.76%★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.60%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.84%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.77%★★★★★★
ERG (BIT:ERG)5.30%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.02%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.54%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.48%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 228 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

IVF Hartmann Holding (SWX:VBSN)

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

Overview: IVF Hartmann Holding AG supplies medical consumer goods both in Switzerland and internationally, with a market cap of CHF334.58 million.

Operations: IVF Hartmann Holding AG generates revenue through its segments in Wound Care (CHF44.04 million), Infection Management (CHF58.87 million), and Incontinence Management (CHF33.92 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

IVF Hartmann Holding's dividend is attractive with a yield of 4.23%, placing it in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. The payout ratio of 37.8% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings, though the cash payout ratio at 82.9% suggests less coverage by free cash flow. Despite past volatility and an unstable track record, dividends have grown over the last decade. Earnings growth was strong at 34% last year, enhancing its appeal as a value option with a P/E ratio below the market average.

SWX:VBSN Dividend History as at Jul 2025
SWX:VBSN Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Mennica Polska (WSE:MNC)

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

Overview: Mennica Polska S.A. is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of minting and engraved/medallist products both in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN1.53 billion.

Operations: Mennica Polska S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Electronic Payments (PLN239.76 million), Money Mint Related Products (PLN1.15 billion), and Real Estate Development Activity (PLN69.90 million).

Dividend Yield: 4%

Mennica Polska's dividend yield of 3.99% is below the top tier in Poland, and its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are covered by earnings (59.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (68.2% cash payout ratio). Recent earnings growth, with Q1 net income rising to PLN 39.87 million from PLN 18.84 million year-on-year, supports dividend sustainability despite a recent decrease to PLN 0.50 per share announced for October 2025 payment.

WSE:MNC Dividend History as at Jul 2025
WSE:MNC Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (WSE:PZU)

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

Overview: Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA offers life and non-life insurance products and services in Poland, the Baltic States, and Ukraine, with a market cap of PLN53.71 billion.

Operations: Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA's revenue is primarily derived from Banking Activities (PLN41.73 billion), Mass Insurance (PLN15.90 billion), Group and Individually Continued Insurance (PLN11.90 billion), Corporate Insurance (PLN5.35 billion), Investments (PLN841 million), Pensions (PLN370 million), Ukraine operations (PLN279 million), Life Investment Insurance (PLN99 million) and Investment Contracts (PLN39 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Poland, with a recent increase to PLN 4.47 per share payable in October 2025. The dividends are well-covered by earnings (66% payout ratio) and cash flows (14.2% cash payout ratio), indicating sustainability. However, the dividend has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability despite current financial strength and trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value.

WSE:PZU Dividend History as at Jul 2025
WSE:PZU Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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