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3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.4%

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As the European market navigates through mixed performances and cautious optimism amid ongoing trade discussions with the U.S., investors are keenly observing opportunities that offer stability and income. In this context, dividend stocks can be particularly appealing, as they provide a consistent income stream while potentially benefiting from Europe's steady industrial output and widening trade surplus.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)4.41%★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)7.18%★★★★★★
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.67%★★★★★★
Les Docks des Pétroles d'Ambès -SA (ENXTPA:DPAM)5.73%★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)4.77%★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)4.77%★★★★★★
ERG (BIT:ERG)5.21%★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)4.02%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.56%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.47%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 226 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Oeneo (ENXTPA:SBT)

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

Overview: Oeneo SA operates in the wine industry worldwide and has a market cap of €608.54 million.

Operations: Oeneo SA generates its revenue from two main segments: Closures, which contributes €222.47 million, and Winemaking, which accounts for €82.65 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Oeneo's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with an unstable track record. Despite this, dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 75.3% and 59.1%, respectively. The recent AGM approved a €0.35 per share dividend for the 2024-2025 financial year, payable on October 3, 2025. Earnings grew slightly to €29.77 million in the last fiscal year, indicating some stability in profit growth amidst dividend challenges.

ENXTPA:SBT Dividend History as at Jul 2025
ENXTPA:SBT Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Nordea Bank Abp (HLSE:NDA FI)

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

Overview: Nordea Bank Abp provides a range of banking products and services to individuals, families, and businesses across Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and internationally with a market cap of €43.77 billion.

Operations: Nordea Bank Abp's revenue is primarily derived from Personal Banking (€4.61 billion), Business Banking (€3.22 billion), Large Corporates & Institutions (€2.27 billion), and Asset and Wealth Management (€1.43 billion).

Dividend Yield: 7.4%

Nordea Bank Abp's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Finland, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 67.8%. However, its dividend history is less reliable, with volatility over the past seven years. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to €1.22 billion for Q2 2025 from €1.30 billion a year earlier. The company initiated a share buyback program worth €250 million to optimize capital structure and improve shareholder returns.

HLSE:NDA FI Dividend History as at Jul 2025
HLSE:NDA FI Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)

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

Overview: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) offers a range of corporate, retail, investment, and private banking services with a market capitalization of SEK341.15 billion.

Operations: Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) generates revenue through several segments, including Baltic at SEK11.89 billion, Business & Retail Banking at SEK24.39 billion, and Corporate & Investment Banking at SEK30.54 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Swedish payers, backed by a reasonable payout ratio of 52%. Despite this, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings for Q2 2025 showed a decrease in net income to SEK 8.25 billion from SEK 9.42 billion a year ago. The bank is executing a share buyback program worth SEK 2.5 billion to enhance capital management and shareholder value.

OM:SEB A Dividend History as at Jul 2025
OM:SEB A Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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