European Dividend Stocks To Boost Your Portfolio

The European market has recently shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.11% amid strong corporate earnings and hopes for geopolitical resolutions. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking to balance income generation with potential capital appreciation in a dynamic economic environment.

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.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Telekom Austria

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

Overview: Telekom Austria AG, with a market cap of €6.28 billion, offers fixed-line and mobile communications solutions across Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia to individuals and various organizations.

Operations: Telekom Austria AG generates revenue primarily from its Wireless Communications Services segment, which accounts for €5.42 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Telekom Austria's dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 24.3% and an earnings payout ratio of 41.6%, ensuring sustainability. Recent earnings results show modest growth, with Q2 revenue at €1.37 billion and net income at €151 million, indicating solid financial health. Although its dividend yield of 4.23% is slightly below top-tier Austrian payers, it remains attractive due to consistent growth and coverage by cash flows and earnings.

Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Telekom Austria stock in this dividend report. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Telekom Austria's share price might be on the cheaper side.WBAG:TKA Dividend History as at Aug 2025

FERRO

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

Overview: FERRO S.A. manufactures and sells sanitary and plumbing fixtures in Central and Eastern Europe, with a market cap of PLN745.62 million.

Operations: FERRO S.A.'s revenue segments include Heat Sources at PLN131.20 million, Sanitary Fittings at PLN361.81 million, and Installation Fittings at PLN265.19 million.

Dividend Yield: 9%

FERRO's dividend yield of 9% ranks in the top 25% of Polish dividend payers, but its sustainability is questionable with a high cash payout ratio of 297.3%. Despite earnings growth of 14% over the past year, dividends are not well-covered by free cash flows and have been volatile over the last decade. Recent announcements include a decreased annual dividend to PLN 3.14 per share and improved Q1 net income from PLN 16.73 million to PLN 20.04 million year-over-year.

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Get an in-depth perspective on FERRO's performance by reading our dividend report here. Our expertly prepared valuation report FERRO implies its share price may be too high.WSE:FRO Dividend History as at Aug 2025

freenet

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

Overview: freenet AG operates in Germany, offering telecommunications, broadcasting, and multimedia services focused on mobile communications, mobile internet, and digital lifestyle sectors with a market cap of €3.32 billion.

Operations: freenet AG's revenue is primarily generated from its Mobile telephony segment, which accounts for €2.08 billion, and its TV and Media segment, contributing €418.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

freenet AG's dividend yield of 6.56% places it among the top 25% in Germany, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 85.9%. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 61.3%. Recent earnings show modest growth, with first-half sales reaching €1.23 billion and net income at €124.8 million. Despite its attractive valuation, freenet's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade.

Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of freenet. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of freenet shares in the market.XTRA:FNTN Dividend History as at Aug 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include WBAG:TKA WSE:FRO and XTRA:FNTN.

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