3 European Dividend Stocks To Watch With Up To 6.3% Yield
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As European markets navigate mixed performances, with Germany’s DAX showing gains while France’s CAC 40 and the UK’s FTSE 100 face declines, investors are keenly observing potential shifts in monetary policy by the European Central Bank. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income generation, making them appealing options for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns.
Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Société BIC SA is a global manufacturer and seller of stationery, lighters, shavers, and other products with a market capitalization of approximately €1.99 billion.
Operations: Société BIC’s revenue is primarily derived from its segments: Human Expression (€768 million), Flame for Life (€762 million), and Blade Excellence (€574 million).
Dividend Yield: 6.4%
Société BIC offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. Despite its top-tier dividend yield in the French market, BIC’s dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with an unstable track record. However, its dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, indicating sustainability. Recent strategic moves include discontinuing underperforming operations and appointing a new CFO to drive financial growth. These changes could impact future dividend stability and company performance.
ENXTPA:BB Dividend History as at Dec 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Brenntag SE is involved in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients across various countries including Germany, the United States, and China, with a market cap of €7.29 billion.
Operations: Brenntag SE’s revenue is segmented as follows: Brenntag Essentials – North America (€4.87 billion), Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) (€3.68 billion), Latin America (€944.40 million), Asia Pacific (APAC) (€914 million), and Transregional (€287.80 million); and Brenntag Specialties – Life Science (€3.30 billion), Material Science (€1.61 billion), and Specialties Other (€45.90 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Brenntag’s dividend profile is supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 72.5% from earnings and 45.2% from cash flows, indicating strong coverage. Despite a dividend yield of 4.16%, slightly below the top tier in Germany, its dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade. However, recent earnings showed a decline in both sales and net income compared to last year, highlighting potential challenges ahead for maintaining its financial position amidst high debt levels.
XTRA:BNR Dividend History as at Dec 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Hannover Rück SE, with a market cap of €31.38 billion, offers reinsurance products and services across Germany, the UK, France, Europe, the US, Asia, Australia, Africa and globally through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Hannover Rück SE’s revenue is primarily derived from Life and Health Reinsurance, which accounts for €7.94 billion, and Property & Casualty Reinsurance, contributing €19.24 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Hannover Rück’s dividend strategy is bolstered by a sustainable payout ratio of 34.2% from earnings and 20.5% from cash flows, ensuring robust coverage. The company recently increased its payout ratio to approximately 55%, reflecting strong capitalisation and commitment to long-term dividend growth. Despite a yield of 3.46%, below Germany’s top tier, dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with recent earnings guidance projecting continued profitability into 2026 at EUR 2.7 billion net income.
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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:BB XTRA:BNR and XTRA:HNR1.
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