3 European Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 9%

As European markets face heightened geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties, traditionally defensive sectors such as utilities and telecoms have shown resilience amid recent downturns in major indices like the STOXX Europe 600. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability by providing regular income streams, which may be particularly appealing when market volatility is high.

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

Overview: Galp Energia SGPS operates as an integrated energy company in Portugal and internationally, with a market cap of €14.80 billion.

Operations: Galp Energia SGPS generates its revenue from various segments including exploration and production, refining and marketing, gas and power, and renewables.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Galp Energia’s dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a payout ratio of 72.9% indicating coverage by earnings and a cash payout ratio of 44.6% ensuring they are well covered by cash flows. Despite its low dividend yield compared to top-tier Portuguese payers, Galp has increased dividends over ten years. Recent financial results show fluctuating performance, with a Q1 2026 net loss of €111 million contrasting with prior profitability.

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

Overview: Aker Solutions ASA offers solutions, products, systems, and services to the oil and gas industry across various international markets, with a market cap of NOK19.38 billion.

Operations: Aker Solutions ASA’s revenue segments include Life Cycle at NOK15.01 billion and Renewables and Field Development at NOK46.11 billion.

Dividend Yield: 9%

Aker Solutions’ dividend yield is among the highest in Norway, supported by a payout ratio of 68.2% from earnings and 82.6% from cash flows, indicating coverage. The company has increased dividends over its four-year history of payments, with recent approvals for both ordinary (NOK 3.60 per share) and extraordinary dividends (NOK 5.00 per share). However, earnings are forecasted to decline by an average of 17.7% annually over the next three years, which could impact future payouts.

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

Overview: Voss Veksel- og Landmandsbank ASA offers banking and insurance services to individuals, businesses, and the agricultural sector in Norway, with a market cap of NOK1.11 billion.

Operations: Voss Veksel- og Landmandsbank ASA generates revenue from three primary segments: Retail Market (NOK137.44 million) and Corporate Market (NOK49.76 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Voss Veksel- og Landmandsbank’s dividend payments, though increased over the past decade, have been volatile with significant annual drops. Despite this instability, dividends are well covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 49.1%, and future coverage is expected to remain robust at 48.2%. The recent announcement of an annual dividend of NOK 18.75 per share underscores its commitment to returning value to shareholders, although the yield remains below top-tier levels in Norway.

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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTLS:GALP OB:AKSO and OB:VVL.

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