3 European Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.4% Yield

As European markets rally, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching record levels amid optimism for lower U.S. borrowing costs, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can be a prudent strategy for those looking to navigate the current economic landscape while potentially benefiting from attractive yields.

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

Overview: AB SKF (publ) is a global company that designs, manufactures, and sells bearings and units, seals, lubrication systems, condition monitoring, and services with a market capitalization of approximately SEK110.51 billion.

Operations: AB SKF’s revenue is derived from two main segments: Automotive, contributing SEK27.82 billion, and Industrial, generating SEK67.73 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

AB SKF’s dividend yield of 3.19% is below the top quartile in Sweden, and its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. However, dividends have shown growth and are supported by earnings (65.7% payout ratio) and cash flows (57.7% cash payout ratio). Recent strategic expansions, including a new Super-precision centre in Italy, align with their focus on operational excellence and sustainability. Leadership changes aim to enhance business segments’ strategic direction amidst plans for an automotive division separation.

OM:SKF B Dividend History as at Oct 2025

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

Overview: VERBUND AG, with a market cap of €22.18 billion, operates in the generation, trading and sale of electricity to various markets and customers both in Austria and internationally.

Operations: VERBUND AG’s revenue segments include Grid (€1.62 billion), Hydro (€3.12 billion), Sales (€6.78 billion), and New Renewables (€323.30 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

VERBUND’s dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have increased overall. The company’s dividends are supported by earnings (55% payout ratio) and cash flows (62.7% cash payout ratio), indicating a sustainable distribution despite an unstable track record. Recent earnings show a slight decline in sales for Q2 2025 to €1.67 billion, with net income stable at €406 million, reflecting consistent profitability amidst market fluctuations.

WBAG:VER Dividend History as at Oct 2025

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

Overview: Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski Spólka Akcyjna offers a range of banking products and services in Poland and abroad, with a market cap of PLN91.60 billion.

Operations: Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski Spólka Akcyjna generates revenue primarily from its Retail Segment, which contributes PLN21.96 billion, and the Corporate and Investment Segment, which adds PLN7.98 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski Spólka Akcyjna’s dividend is among the top 25% in Poland, though it has experienced volatility over the past decade. The payout ratio of 68.2% suggests dividends are adequately covered by earnings now and in three years. Despite high bad loans at 3.7%, recent financials show strong net interest income growth to PLN 12.15 billion for H1 2025, indicating robust profitability supporting future dividend payments amidst an unstable track record.

WSE:PKO Dividend History as at Oct 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include OM:SKF B WBAG:VER and WSE:PKO.

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