As European markets experience fluctuations amid global trade tensions and economic contractions in key regions, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In this environment, a good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts and resilience against market volatility, making them attractive for those looking to balance their portfolios with reliable income streams.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.46% |
★★★★★★ |
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St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) |
3.87% |
★★★★★★ |
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Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) |
7.18% |
★★★★★★ |
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OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) |
4.76% |
★★★★★★ |
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Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) |
4.76% |
★★★★★★ |
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Holcim (SWX:HOLN) |
4.99% |
★★★★★★ |
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ERG (BIT:ERG) |
5.40% |
★★★★★★ |
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Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) |
4.15% |
★★★★★★ |
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Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) |
4.65% |
★★★★★★ |
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Allianz (XTRA:ALV) |
4.50% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 231 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Gimv NV is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in direct and fund of funds investments, with a market cap of €1.50 billion.
Operations: Gimv NV’s revenue segments include Consumer (€0.05 million), Smart Industries (€0.25 million), Infrastructure Works (-€0.06 million), and Business Services & General (€0.55 million).
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Gimv NV’s dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a recent annual dividend of €1.82 per share announced for July 2025. Despite a low payout ratio of 34.8%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings, the lack of free cash flow raises sustainability concerns. Earnings growth has been robust at 30.5% annually over five years; however, shareholders experienced dilution in the past year, impacting overall value perception despite trading below estimated fair value.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of planar and conventional transformers globally, with a market cap of €125.46 million.
Operations: Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd. generates its revenue from the transformer segment, amounting to $49.83 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
Payton Planar Magnetics reported Q1 2025 sales of US$11.65 million, down from US$12.64 million a year ago, with net income at US$2.91 million. The dividend payout ratio is 41.6%, indicating solid earnings coverage, while the cash payout ratio stands at 54.6%. Despite these metrics suggesting sustainability, dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade and remain below top-tier yields in Belgium at 3.63%. The price-to-earnings ratio of 11.5x offers potential value compared to the market average.