Top European Dividend Stocks For July 2026

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remains largely unchanged amid global market volatility, investors are closely monitoring quarterly earnings and geopolitical tensions that have influenced oil prices. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate uncertain economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Click here to see the full list of 212 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

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

Overview: Gas Plus S.p.A. operates in the extraction, distribution, and sale of natural gas in Italy with a market cap of €257.95 million.

Operations: Gas Plus S.p.A.’s revenue is primarily derived from its segments in Exploration & Production – Italy (€84.30 million), Exploration & Production – Foreign (€44.04 million), Retail (€42.21 million), and Network & Transportation (€16.94 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Gas Plus offers a mixed outlook for dividend investors. While its dividend yield of 4.22% is below the top tier in Italy, the payout ratio of 55.1% and cash payout ratio of 23.3% suggest dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history has been unreliable and volatile over the past decade, despite recent growth in earnings by 57.5%.

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

Overview: Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. operates in the energy sector through its involvement in the supply, liquefaction, regasification, transport, storage, distribution, and sale of gas with a market cap of approximately €27.57 billion.

Operations: Naturgy Energy Group’s revenue is primarily derived from its activities in the gas sector, including liquefaction, regasification, transport, storage, and distribution.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Naturgy Energy Group’s dividend yield of 5.95% ranks in the top 25% of Spanish payers, supported by a payout ratio of 81.4% and a cash payout ratio of 69%. Despite coverage by earnings and cash flows, its dividends have been unstable over the past decade. Recent earnings growth is evident with net income rising to €1.22 billion for H1 2026 from €1.15 billion last year, though the company carries significant debt levels.

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus is a savings bank offering a range of banking products and services in Norway, with a market cap of NOK5.47 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus generates revenue through a comprehensive suite of financial products and services tailored to meet the banking needs of customers in Norway.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

SpareBank 1 Østfold Akershus offers a dividend yield of 5.54%, which is lower than the top tier in Norway. Its dividends are well covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 48.7% and forecasted coverage remaining strong at 55.8% in three years, despite historically volatile payments. Recent Q1 results show net income growth to NOK 126 million from NOK 114 million, although net interest income slightly declined to NOK 187 million from NOK 195 million year-over-year.

Turning Ideas Into Actions

• Click this link to deep-dive into the 212 companies within our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
• Already own these companies? Link your portfolio to Simply Wall St and get alerts on any new warning signs to your stocks.
• Unlock the power of informed investing with Simply Wall St, your free guide to navigating stock markets worldwide.

Interested In Other Possibilities?

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.

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com