Top European Dividend Stocks For October 2025

As European markets experience a notable upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index and major stock indexes such as Germany’s DAX and the UK’s FTSE 100 showing significant gains, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stable returns amid fluctuating economic conditions. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that demonstrate strong financial health and consistent payout histories can be an effective strategy for those looking to capitalize on Europe's robust market performance while managing risk.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.37% ★★★★★★ Scandinavian Tobacco Group (CPSE:STG) 9.90% ★★★★★★ Holcim (SWX:HOLN) 4.35% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 4.84% ★★★★★★ freenet (XTRA:FNTN) 6.89% ★★★★★☆ Evolution (OM:EVO) 4.71% ★★★★★★ DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 4.18% ★★★★★★ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.64% ★★★★★★ CaixaBank (BME:CABK) 6.34% ★★★★★☆ Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV) 4.59% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 224 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

ING Groep

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

Overview: ING Groep N.V. offers a range of banking products and services across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the rest of Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of €64.59 billion.

Operations: ING Groep N.V. generates revenue through its diverse banking products and services across multiple regions, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the rest of Europe, and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

ING Groep's dividend yield of 4.79% is below the top quartile in the Dutch market, though its dividends have grown over the past decade. Despite a volatile dividend history, current and forecasted earnings coverage (68.6% now, 48.4% in three years) suggest sustainability. Recent earnings showed a slight decline year-on-year, with net income at €1.79 billion for Q3 2025 compared to €1.88 billion previously, amidst executive changes including a new CFO appointment effective April 2026.

Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of ING Groep stock in this dividend report. In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that ING Groep is trading beyond its estimated value.ENXTAM:INGA Dividend History as at Oct 2025

AIB Group

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

Overview: AIB Group plc offers banking and financial services to retail, business, and corporate clients in Ireland, the UK, and internationally with a market cap of €16.81 billion.

Operations: AIB Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment (€2.97 billion), followed by AIB UK (€262 million), Capital Markets (€1.14 billion), and Climate Capital (€141 million).

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Dividend Yield: 4.7%

AIB Group's dividend yield of 4.7% ranks in the top 25% of Irish payers, yet its payments have been volatile over the past eight years. The current payout ratio is a manageable 41.1%, with future dividends expected to remain covered by earnings at a 52.1% payout ratio in three years. Recent developments include board changes and an interim dividend announcement of €263 million, reflecting ongoing efforts to maintain shareholder returns despite challenges like high non-performing loans at 2.8%.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in AIB Group's dividend report. Our valuation report unveils the possibility AIB Group's shares may be trading at a discount.ISE:A5G Dividend History as at Oct 2025

Unimot

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

Overview: Unimot S.A. is an independent fuel importer involved in the wholesale and distribution of diesel oil and other liquid fuels both in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN1.07 billion.

Operations: Unimot S.A.'s revenue segments include Liquid Fuels at PLN10.51 billion, Bitumen at PLN1.44 billion, LPG at PLN892.83 million, Fuel Stations at PLN859.70 million, Natural Gas at PLN799.40 million, Electric Energy at PLN436.69 million, Infrastructure and Logistics at PLN375.53 million, Solid Fuel at PLN178.31 million and Renewable Energy Sources contributing PLN51.51 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Unimot's dividend yield of 4.61% is below the top 25% of Polish payers, and its payout ratio stands at 88.6%, indicating coverage by earnings despite recent financial setbacks, including a net loss in the latest quarter. The cash payout ratio is low at 9.6%, suggesting strong cash flow support for dividends. However, Unimot's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, with payments increasing but lacking stability and reliability.

Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Unimot. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Unimot's share price might be on the cheaper side.WSE:UNT Dividend History as at Oct 2025

Summing It All Up

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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTAM:INGA ISE:A5G and WSE:UNT.

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