European Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As European markets navigate a landscape marked by trade negotiations and economic fluctuations, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently experienced gains amid optimism for new trade deals, although concerns about potential U.S. tariffs have tempered enthusiasm. In this context, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking to balance growth with steady returns in uncertain times.

Click here to see the full list of 225 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

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

Overview: Cembre S.p.A. manufactures and sells electrical connectors, cable accessories, and tools across Italy, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of €1 billion.

Operations: Cembre S.p.A.’s revenue from electric connectors and related tools amounts to €231.29 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Cembre offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, though its current yield of 3.16% is below the top tier in Italy. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 70.6%, dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, as evidenced by a high cash payout ratio of 121.4%. Recent earnings results show improved profitability, with net income rising to €11.9 million for Q1 2025 from €9.72 million the previous year, supporting future dividend sustainability concerns despite coverage issues.

BIT:CMB Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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

Overview: Orkla ASA is an industrial investment company focusing on brands and consumer-oriented businesses across the Nordics, Baltics, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of NOK110.42 billion.

Operations: Orkla ASA generates revenue through its operations in brands and consumer-focused sectors across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the Baltics, and other international markets.

Dividend Yield: 9%

Orkla has demonstrated a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, recently increasing its dividend to NOK 4.00 per share for 2024, plus an additional special dividend of NOK 6.00 per share. Despite a low payout ratio of 47.8%, dividends are not well covered by cash flows, indicated by a high cash payout ratio of 140.5%. Recent earnings showed significant improvement with Q2 net income rising to NOK 6,221 million from NOK 2,042 million year-on-year.