3 European Dividend Stocks To Watch With Up To 9.7% Yield

The European market has recently experienced a volatile week, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index showing modest gains amidst easing geopolitical tensions and strong corporate earnings. However, potential tariff threats from the U.S. have added pressure to the markets, highlighting the importance of stability and resilience in investment choices. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a reliable income stream while providing potential protection against market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

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Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

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

Overview: Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the global logistics and transportation sector and has a market capitalization of NOK52.30 billion.

Operations: Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA generates its revenue primarily from its global logistics and transportation operations.

Dividend Yield: 9.7%

Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s dividend yield of 9.72% ranks in the top 25% among Norwegian dividend payers, supported by a manageable payout ratio of 58% and a cash payout ratio of 41.8%. However, its dividend history is less stable, with payments over seven years marked by volatility and significant annual drops. Recent earnings show a decline, with Q1 net income at US$159 million down from US$225 million year-over-year.

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

Overview: Björn Borg AB (publ) and its subsidiaries manufacture, distribute, and sell underwear, sportswear, footwear, bags, and eyewear under the Björn Borg brand with a market cap of SEK1.73 billion.

Operations: Björn Borg AB generates revenue from its core activities of producing and distributing underwear, sportswear, footwear, bags, and eyewear under the Björn Borg brand.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Björn Borg offers a notable dividend yield of 4.36%, ranking in the top 25% of Swedish payers, with dividends covered by earnings at an 81.1% payout ratio and cash flows at 70.1%. Despite a decade-long increase in payments, the dividend history has been volatile with significant annual drops. Recent Q1 earnings showed modest growth, with net income rising to SEK 36.88 million from SEK 35.93 million year-over-year, indicating steady financial performance amidst executive board changes and strategic partnerships expansion.

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

Overview: Orell Füssli AG operates in security printing and technology, book retailing, and publishing across multiple regions including Switzerland, Germany, the rest of Europe and Africa, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania with a market cap of CHF334.18 million.

Operations: Orell Füssli AG generates revenue from its key segments, with CHF128.27 million from book retailing, CHF99.69 million from security printing, and CHF23.05 million from industrial systems.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Orell Füssli announced a CHF 5.80 annual dividend, with payments covered by earnings (59.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (36.7% cash payout ratio). Despite a history of volatility, dividends have increased over the past decade. Recent financials show revenue rose to CHF 278.28 million for 2025, with net income reaching CHF 18.98 million, reflecting strong performance ahead of expected growth in the second half of 2026 due to seasonal business dynamics and production planning changes in security printing.

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