Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025

As European markets experience a notable upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 3.44% amid easing tariff concerns, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a stable income source in this dynamic environment. In such conditions, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate consistent earnings and strong cash flow can be an effective strategy to navigate economic fluctuations while potentially benefiting from market growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Click here to see the full list of 237 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Voyageurs du Monde (ENXTPA:ALVDM)

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

Overview: Voyageurs du Monde SA operates as a travel agency in France and internationally, with a market cap of €503.13 million.

Operations: Voyageurs du Monde SA generates revenue through its segments, including Bike (€113.78 million), Adventure Tours (€205.99 million), and Tailor-Made Trips (€414.62 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Voyageurs du Monde's dividend profile reveals a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While the company trades at 35.1% below its estimated fair value and earnings are growing, its dividend yield of 3.41% is lower than the French market's top quartile rate of 5.42%. Despite a volatile dividend history, current payouts are well-covered by both earnings (36.2%) and cash flows (37.9%). Recent earnings growth supports stability, with sales reaching €735.27 million in 2024 from €693.59 million in 2023.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Voyageurs du Monde.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Voyageurs du Monde's current price could be quite moderate.

Equasens Société anonyme (ENXTPA:EQS)

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

Overview: Equasens Société anonyme offers healthcare IT solutions across Europe and has a market cap of €607.26 million.

Operations: Equasens Société anonyme generates its revenue through the provision of healthcare IT solutions throughout Europe.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Equasens Société anonyme's dividend profile shows stability, with consistent growth over the past decade. The proposed €1.25 per share dividend for 2024 reflects this reliability, although its yield of 3.09% is modest compared to the French market's top quartile. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, the company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 44.5%. Ongoing investments may impact short-term profitability but support long-term revenue growth targets for 2025.

• Take a closer look at Equasens Société anonyme's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Equasens Société anonyme is trading behind its estimated value.

Asseco Business Solutions (WSE:ABS)

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

Overview: Asseco Business Solutions S.A. designs and develops enterprise software solutions in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN2.93 billion.

Operations: Asseco Business Solutions S.A. generates revenue from its enterprise software solutions business, which operates both domestically and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Asseco Business Solutions has a history of reliable and stable dividend payments, increasing over the past decade. The recent annual dividend announcement of PLN 3.30 per share suggests continued commitment to shareholders. However, with a payout ratio of 95.4%, dividends are not well covered by earnings, though cash flows do support them at an 87.1% cash payout ratio. Despite a modest yield of 3.77%, below Poland's top quartile, earnings grew by 20.9% last year, indicating potential for future growth.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Asseco Business Solutions with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Asseco Business Solutions may be overvalued.

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