European Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 3.6% Yield

As European markets experience a modest upswing, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising 0.65% amid easing inflation and potential interest rate cuts by the ECB, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a reliable income source in this uncertain economic climate. In such an environment, well-established companies offering consistent dividends can provide stability and potential yield benefits for those considering their investment options.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.38%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	3.95%	★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	7.05%	★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	4.96%	★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)	4.59%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	4.23%	★★★★★★
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)	4.20%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.70%	★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)	4.35%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Corbion (ENXTAM:CRBN)

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

Overview: Corbion N.V. specializes in producing lactic acid and its derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients across various regions including the Netherlands, the United States, Asia, and more; it has a market cap of €1.14 billion.

Operations: Corbion N.V.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Health & Nutrition segment, which accounts for €290.20 million, and its Functional Ingredients & Solutions segment, contributing €997.90 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Corbion's dividend profile shows mixed attributes for investors. The company recently increased its annual dividend to €0.64 per share, payable in May 2025. While dividends are well-covered by cash flows (37.2% cash payout ratio) and earnings (81.4% payout ratio), the yield of 3.25% is below the Dutch market's top tier of 5.69%. Despite a history of volatility and an unstable track record, dividends have grown over the past decade, though financial leverage remains high.

• Dive into the specifics of Corbion here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Corbion implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Jungfraubahn Holding (SWX:JFN)

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

Overview: Jungfraubahn Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF1.17 billion, operates cogwheel railway and winter sports facilities in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland.

Operations: Jungfraubahn Holding AG's revenue is primarily derived from its Jungfraujoch - TOP of Europe segment, generating CHF191.97 million, along with contributions from Experience Mountains at CHF56.13 million and Winter Sports at CHF42.04 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Jungfraubahn Holding's dividend yield of 3.65% is below the Swiss market's top tier. Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history, recent increases to CHF 7.50 per share highlight growth over the past decade. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (56% payout ratio) and cash flows (51.7% cash payout ratio), suggesting sustainability despite fluctuating past payments. Recent financials show steady revenue growth to CHF 294.75 million, though net income slightly decreased to CHF 75.69 million for 2024.

• Take a closer look at Jungfraubahn Holding's potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Jungfraubahn Holding valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

EVN (WBAG:EVN)

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

Overview: EVN AG is an energy and environmental services company operating in Austria, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Germany, and Albania with a market cap of €4.47 billion.

Operations: EVN AG's revenue is primarily derived from its Energy (€717.60 million), Networks (€691.20 million), Generation (€370.70 million), Environment (€423.10 million), and South East Europe (€1.48 billion) segments.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

EVN's dividend yield of 3.59% falls short of Austria's top 25% payers. However, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.8%, indicating strong earnings coverage. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by an average of 4.2% annually for three years, recent financials show significant profit growth with net income rising to €135.1 million in Q2 2025 from €55.5 million a year prior, reinforcing dividend reliability amidst market fluctuations.

• Get an in-depth perspective on EVN's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that EVN is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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