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.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) |
4.50% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Zinzino (OM:ZZ B) |
4.67% |
★★★★★★ |
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Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP) |
8.32% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) |
4.42% |
★★★★★★ |
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Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) |
4.95% |
★★★★★★ |
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Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) |
6.01% |
★★★★★★ |
|
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) |
5.54% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1) |
4.71% |
★★★★★★ |
|
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) |
4.24% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) |
4.40% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 210 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
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.
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