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As April 2025 unfolds, European markets have shown resilience, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index gaining ground amid positive investor sentiment following the European Central Bank's rate cuts and a temporary reprieve from tariff hikes. In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and offer some stability against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mapfre (BME:MAP) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) | 7.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) | 4.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 241 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Gas Plus
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Gas Plus S.p.A. is involved in the exploration and production of natural gas in Italy, with a market cap of €149.46 million.
Operations: Gas Plus S.p.A. generates revenue from several segments including Retail (€41.35 million), Network & Transportation (€22.25 million), Exploration & Production in Italy (€48.19 million), and Exploration & Production abroad (€37.88 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Gas Plus offers a dividend yield of 5.83%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, although its dividends have been volatile over the past decade with significant annual drops. The payout ratio is reasonably low at 44.7%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings, but insufficient data exists to confirm coverage by cash flow. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.2x below the market average, it presents value potential despite declining profit margins and an unstable dividend history.
Eiffage
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Eiffage SA operates in construction, property and urban development, civil engineering, metallic construction, roads, energy systems, and concessions across France and internationally with a market cap of €10.48 billion.
Operations: Eiffage SA generates revenue through its diverse operations, including €4.14 billion from Concessions, €4.08 billion from Construction, €7.24 billion from Energy Systems, and €8.75 billion from Infrastructures.