3 European Dividend Stocks To Watch With Up To 4.3% Yield
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The European stock markets have shown positive momentum, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.10% as trade tensions between the U.S. and China eased, boosting investor sentiment across major indices like Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40. In this context of renewed optimism, dividend stocks can offer investors a combination of income generation and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate current market conditions while benefiting from steady cash flows.
Let’s uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Transilvania Investments Alliance S.A. is a closed-ended financial investment company with a market cap of RON736.76 million.
Operations: Transilvania Investments Alliance S.A. generates its revenue through various financial investment activities, with total revenue reported in millions of RON.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Transilvania Investments Alliance offers a mixed dividend profile. With a payout ratio of 45.4% and a cash payout ratio of 66.8%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, respectively. However, the dividend yield of 4.32% is below the top tier in the Romanian market, and past payments have been volatile and unreliable despite recent growth over ten years. Recent Q1 earnings showed significant revenue growth to RON 46.77 million from RON 24.39 million year-on-year, potentially supporting future payouts.
BVB:TRANSI Dividend History as at May 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: What’s Cooking Group NV, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and sale of meat products and ready meals, with a market cap of €221.81 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue from ready meals amounts to €403.55 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
What’s Cooking Group’s dividend yield of 3.77% is lower than the Belgian market’s top tier. Despite a high payout ratio of 90.1%, dividends are well-covered by cash flows with a low cash payout ratio of 24.5%. The company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, showing reliability despite earnings not fully covering payouts. Recent financials reveal strong growth, with net income rising to €20.65 million from €7.66 million year-on-year, potentially supporting future stability in dividends.
ENXTBR:WHATS Dividend History as at May 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Eolus Vind AB (publ) focuses on the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy assets across multiple countries including Sweden, Norway, Finland, the United States, Poland, Spain, and the Baltic states with a market cap of SEK1.28 billion.
Operations: Eolus Vind AB (publ) generates revenue through its activities in renewable energy asset development, construction, and operation across various international markets.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Eolus Vind’s dividend yield of 4.38% is among the top in Sweden, yet it’s not covered by free cash flows, indicating potential sustainability concerns. While dividends have grown over the past decade, they remain volatile and unreliable. Recent financials show improved performance with Q1 sales at SEK 1.98 billion and net income of SEK 90 million, but future earnings are expected to decline slightly. The company trades significantly below its estimated fair value, offering relative market value appeal.
OM:EOLU B Dividend History as at May 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include BVB:TRANSI ENXTBR:WHATS and OM:EOLU B.
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