European Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

Amidst strong corporate earnings and hopes for geopolitical resolutions, European markets have seen a positive upswing, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.11% recently. As investors navigate these promising conditions, dividend stocks in Europe present a compelling opportunity for those seeking steady income streams and potential growth within their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.24% ★★★★★★ Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) 4.23% ★★★★★☆ Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) 4.08% ★★★★★☆ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 6.98% ★★★★★★ Holcim (SWX:HOLN) 4.58% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 5.03% ★★★★★★ DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 4.12% ★★★★★★ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.63% ★★★★★★ CaixaBank (BME:CABK) 6.49% ★★★★★☆ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.66% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 215 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Credito Emiliano

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

Overview: Credito Emiliano S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in commercial banking and wealth management in Italy with a market cap of €4.73 billion.

Operations: Credito Emiliano S.p.A. generates revenue through several segments, including Commercial Banking (€1.26 billion), Private Banking (€289.30 million), Asset Management (€144 million), Insurance (€95.60 million), and Parabanking, Consumer Credit, IT Technology (€242.10 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Credito Emiliano's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, yet they are currently well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 38.2%. The company's recent net income growth to €371.75 million and basic earnings per share increase to €1.09 suggest financial strength, though future earnings are forecasted to decline by 9.1% annually over three years. Despite this, its dividend yield of 5.4% ranks in the top quartile among Italian peers, offering attractive relative value for investors seeking income in Europe’s market landscape.

Get an in-depth perspective on Credito Emiliano's performance by reading our dividend report here. The analysis detailed in our Credito Emiliano valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.BIT:CE Dividend History as at Aug 2025

F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini

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

Overview: F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A. is a company engaged in the production and distribution of art materials, stationery, and related products, with a market cap of approximately €443.60 million.

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Operations: F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A. generates revenue primarily from its Office Supplies segment, amounting to €598.26 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.2%

F.I.L.A.'s dividend yield of 9.16% places it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, with dividends covered by earnings (payout ratio: 64.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 76.4%). However, its dividends have been volatile over nine years, reflecting an unstable track record. Recent earnings show a decline in net income to €23.3 million for H1 2025 from €32.6 million the previous year, amid high debt levels and decreasing profit margins from last year’s figures.

Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini shares in the market.BIT:FILA Dividend History as at Aug 2025

SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to both private and corporate customers in Norway, with a market cap of NOK6.10 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland generates its revenue from several segments, including the Private Market (NOK459 million), Corporate Market (NOK472 million), Real Estate Brokerage (NOK59 million), and IT and Accounting Services (NOK92 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland offers a reliable dividend yield of 7.69%, although it is below the top tier in Norway. The dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 68.3% and expected to remain sustainable over the next three years at a 71.2% payout ratio. Despite stable growth in dividends over the past decade, future earnings are projected to decline by an average of 5.3% annually, potentially impacting long-term dividend sustainability.

Dive into the specifics of SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland here with our thorough dividend report. According our valuation report, there's an indication that SpareBank 1 Ringerike Hadeland's share price might be on the cheaper side.OB:RING Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Summing It All Up

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include BIT:CE BIT:FILA and OB:RING.

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