European Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 6.6%

As European markets see a positive uptick, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.35% and major single-country indexes following suit, investors are increasingly eyeing dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst subdued inflation levels across the eurozone. In such an environment, identifying stocks with strong dividend yields can be particularly appealing for those looking to balance growth and income in their portfolios.

Click here to see the full list of 214 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

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

Overview: Unicaja Banco, S.A. operates in the retail banking sector in Spain with a market cap of €6.71 billion.

Operations: Unicaja Banco, S.A. generates revenue from its retail banking operations in Spain, amounting to €1.99 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Unicaja Banco’s recent earnings report shows net income growth, with EUR 165 million for Q3 2025. Despite a strong dividend yield of 5.65%, its dividend history is volatile and has been unreliable over the past eight years. The payout ratio stands at a reasonable 58%, suggesting dividends are currently covered by earnings, though forecasts indicate this may tighten to 67.2% in three years. The bank faces challenges with a high level of bad loans at 2.1%.

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

Overview: Taaleri Oyj is a publicly owned asset management holding company with a market cap of €212.22 million.

Operations: Taaleri Oyj generates revenue primarily from its Garantia segment (€19.16 million) and Private Asset Management, which includes Renewable Energy (€42.00 million) and Other Private Asset Management (€3.88 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Taaleri Oyj’s dividend yield of 6.63% ranks in the top 25% of Finnish dividend payers, yet its history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. While dividends have increased, they are not well covered by cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 374.4%, despite a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 66.5%. Recent earnings show growth in Q3 net income to EUR 12.1 million, though nine-month figures reveal a decline compared to last year.

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

Overview: Sparebanken Møre, along with its subsidiaries, offers banking services to retail and corporate clients in Norway, with a market cap of NOK5.21 billion.

Operations: Sparebanken Møre generates revenue from several segments, including Retail at NOK1.03 billion, Corporate at NOK846 million, and Real Estate Brokerage at NOK54 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Sparebanken Møre’s dividend yield of 5.94% is below the top quartile in Norway, reflecting a lower payout compared to peers. Despite a history of volatility and unreliability, dividends are currently covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 69.2%, forecasted to rise to 82.6% in three years. Recent Q3 results show declines in net interest income and net income year-over-year, indicating potential challenges for sustained dividend growth amidst fluctuating earnings performance.

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Companies discussed in this article include BME:UNI HLSE:TAALA and OB:MORG.

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