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Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In July 2025

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As European markets remain relatively stable with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending flat amidst ongoing U.S. and European trade talks, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as industrial production growth and widening trade surpluses in the Eurozone. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income streams, especially when market conditions present mixed signals.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.45%★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)3.83%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.19%★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.76%★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)4.67%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.85%★★★★★★
ERG (BIT:ERG)5.34%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.01%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.58%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.46%★★★★★★

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

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Piquadro (BIT:PQ)

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

Overview: Piquadro S.p.A. designs, produces, and markets leather goods and accessories in Italy, the rest of Europe, and internationally with a market cap of €119.02 million.

Operations: Piquadro's revenue is derived from its segments Lancel (€69.18 million), Piquadro (€82.34 million), and The Bridge (€35.84 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Piquadro offers a competitive dividend yield of 5.89%, placing it in the top quartile among Italian dividend payers. Although its payout ratio of 61.8% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, the lack of recent financial data limits clarity on cash flow coverage. Despite a history of volatility and unreliability in payouts, dividends have grown over the past decade. Its P/E ratio of 10.5x indicates good value compared to the broader Italian market at 17.2x.

BIT:PQ Dividend History as at Jul 2025
BIT:PQ Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Ålandsbanken Abp (HLSE:ALBAV)

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

Overview: Ålandsbanken Abp operates as a commercial bank serving private individuals and companies in Finland and Sweden, with a market capitalization of €612.51 million.

Operations: Ålandsbanken Abp generates revenue through its commercial banking services for private individuals and companies across Finland and Sweden.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Ålandsbanken Abp offers a high dividend yield of 6.58%, ranking in the top 25% of Finnish dividend payers, with stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The payout ratio of 67.5% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, though data on future coverage is lacking. Trading at a discount to estimated fair value enhances its investment appeal. Recent earnings growth, with net income up to €13.9 million for Q2 2025, supports ongoing dividend reliability.

HLSE:ALBAV Dividend History as at Jul 2025
HLSE:ALBAV Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Orange Polska (WSE:OPL)

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

Overview: Orange Polska S.A., with a market cap of PLN12.09 billion, offers telecommunications services to individual, business, and wholesale customers in Poland through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Orange Polska's revenue primarily comes from its Telecommunications Services segment, amounting to PLN12.80 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Orange Polska's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 79.3% and a cash payout ratio of 53%. Despite this coverage, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Currently trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, Orange Polska's dividend yield is lower than top Polish payers. Recent earnings showed sales growth but a decline in net income compared to last year, which may impact future payouts.

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

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