3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4.3%

As the European markets experience a positive upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.11% on strong corporate earnings and optimism surrounding geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly eyeing dividend stocks as a way to capitalize on these gains while securing steady income. In this environment of cautious optimism and strategic interest rate adjustments by central banks, selecting dividend stocks with solid fundamentals can offer both stability and potential growth in an investor's portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.29% ★★★★★★ Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) 4.26% ★★★★★☆ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 7.06% ★★★★★★ Holcim (SWX:HOLN) 4.57% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 5.02% ★★★★★★ freenet (XTRA:FNTN) 6.55% ★★★★★☆ DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 4.08% ★★★★★★ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.62% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.61% ★★★★★☆ Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO) 6.30% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 217 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Vinci

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

Overview: Vinci SA operates in concessions, energy, and construction sectors both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €68.42 billion.

Operations: Vinci SA generates revenue from several segments, including VINCI Construction at €31.67 billion, VINCI Energies at €20.87 billion, Cobra IS at €7.40 billion, Concessions - VINCI Airports at €5 billion, Concessions - VINCI Autoroutes at €7.21 billion, and other concessions like VINCI Highways and Railways contributing €741 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Vinci's dividend payments are well covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 56.4% and a cash payout ratio of 34.3%. However, the dividends have been unreliable over the past decade due to volatility. Despite this, Vinci recently affirmed an interim dividend of €1.05 per share for 2025. The company's financial position is robust with growing earnings but is burdened by high debt levels.

Navigate through the intricacies of Vinci with our comprehensive dividend report here. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Vinci shares in the market.ENXTPA:DG Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions

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

Overview: Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions specializes in the global manufacture and sale of tires, with a market cap of €22.52 billion.

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Operations: Michelin's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Road Transportation and Related Distribution (€6.37 billion), Specialty Business and Related Distribution (€5.74 billion), and Automotive, Two-wheel and Related Distribution (€14.63 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, despite a reasonable payout ratio of 62.5% and coverage by cash flows at 78.6%. The dividend yield of 4.32% is below the French market's top quartile. Recent earnings show a decline, with sales at €13.03 billion and net income at €834 million for H1 2025 compared to previous figures, impacting overall financial stability and dividend reliability.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions' dividend report. The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions' current price could be quite moderate.ENXTPA:ML Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Vicat

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

Overview: Vicat S.A. operates in the construction industry through its production and sale of cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates, with a market cap of €2.65 billion.

Operations: Vicat S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Cement segment, generating €2.38 billion, and its Concrete & Aggregates segment, contributing €1.49 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Vicat S.A.'s dividend payments are well-covered, with a payout ratio of 32.9% and cash payout ratio of 21.3%. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, though the yield of 3.37% is lower than the top quartile in France. Despite a slight decline in H1 2025 earnings to €102 million on sales of €1.89 billion, dividends remain reliable amidst macroeconomic challenges affecting full-year guidance adjustments due to currency fluctuations.

Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Vicat stock in this dividend report. Our expertly prepared valuation report Vicat implies its share price may be lower than expected.ENXTPA:VCT Dividend History as at Aug 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:DG ENXTPA:ML and ENXTPA:VCT.

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