As European markets navigate the complexities of trade negotiations and inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to maintain consistent payouts, even amidst economic uncertainties.
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)
4.38%
★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)
3.95%
★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)
7.05%
★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)
4.96%
★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)
4.68%
★★★★★★
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)
4.59%
★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)
4.23%
★★★★★★
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)
4.20%
★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)
4.70%
★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)
4.35%
★★★★★★
Click here to see the full list of 229 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: Barco NV, with a market cap of €1.19 billion, develops visualization solutions and collaboration and networking technologies for the entertainment, enterprise, and healthcare markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.
Operations: Barco NV’s revenue is derived from three main segments: Enterprise (€254.08 million), Healthcare (€273.19 million), and Entertainment (€419.32 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Barco’s dividend yield of 3.78% is modest compared to the top 25% of Belgian dividend payers, yet it has shown consistent growth over the past decade with stable payouts. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, indicating sustainability. Recent product innovations like ClickShare Hub and strategic partnerships such as with Prasad Film Labs highlight Barco’s commitment to technological advancement, which could support its financial stability and future dividend potential.
ENXTBR:BAR Dividend History as at Jun 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Strabag SE, with a market cap of €9.45 billion, operates through its subsidiaries in construction projects focusing on transportation infrastructures, building construction, and civil engineering.
Operations: Strabag SE’s revenue segments are comprised of North + West at €7.35 billion, South + East at €7.28 billion, and International + Special Divisions at €3.06 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Strabag’s dividend yield of 3.13% is relatively low compared to Austria’s top dividend payers, and its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. However, they are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with a payout ratio of 34% and a cash payout ratio of 39.8%. Recent earnings growth and an increased EBIT margin target for 2025 suggest potential stability, despite historically unstable dividends. The company announced a EUR 2.50 per share dividend payable in June 2025.
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