European Dividend Stocks: Teleperformance And 2 Other Top Picks

As the European markets experience a positive shift with major stock indexes rising and inflation slowing, investors are increasingly focusing on dividend stocks as a stable income source amid easing monetary policy by the European Central Bank. In this environment, selecting stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts can be particularly appealing for those looking to capitalize on Europe's favorable economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.39%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	3.93%	★★★★★★
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)	6.98%	★★★★★★
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	4.93%	★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)	4.72%	★★★★★★
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)	4.54%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	4.21%	★★★★★★
Bredband2 i Skandinavien (OM:BRE2)	4.15%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.70%	★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)	4.39%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 230 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Teleperformance (ENXTPA:TEP)

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

Overview: Teleperformance SE, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital business services company both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €5.54 billion.

Operations: Teleperformance SE generates revenue through its segments, including Specialized Services (€1.49 billion), Core Services & D.I.B.S - Americas (€4.18 billion), and Core Services & D.I.B.S - Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) & APAC (€4.61 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Teleperformance SE recently approved a dividend of €4.20 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend is well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.9% and 15.6%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite a lower yield compared to the top French market payers, Teleperformance has consistently increased dividends over the past decade. Recent board appointments enhance expertise in AI, potentially supporting future growth amidst high debt levels and good relative valuation.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Teleperformance's dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Teleperformance implies its share price may be lower than expected.

SpareBank 1 Helgeland (OB:HELG)

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Helgeland offers a range of financial products and services to retail customers, small and medium enterprises, municipal authorities, and institutions in Norway, with a market cap of NOK4.80 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Helgeland's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment at NOK452 million and the Corporate Market segment at NOK304 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

SpareBank 1 Helgeland's dividend payments have increased over the past decade but remain volatile, with significant annual drops. Despite this, current dividends are covered by earnings at a 51.2% payout ratio and forecasted to be sustainable with a 78.6% ratio in three years. Recent earnings showed net income growth to NOK 154 million for Q1 2025, yet net interest income declined slightly. The stock trades below estimated fair value but offers a modest yield compared to top Norwegian payers.

• Get an in-depth perspective on SpareBank 1 Helgeland's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that SpareBank 1 Helgeland is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Deutsche Rohstoff (XTRA:DR0)

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

Overview: Deutsche Rohstoff AG, with a market cap of €184.32 million, is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across the United States, Australia, Western Europe, and South Korea through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Deutsche Rohstoff AG generates revenue through its subsidiaries by exploring and producing crude oil and natural gas in regions including the United States, Australia, Western Europe, and South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Deutsche Rohstoff's dividend yield of 5.31% ranks among the top 25% in Germany, yet its payments have been volatile and not supported by free cash flows. Despite a low payout ratio of 20.5%, profit margins have declined from last year, and earnings are forecasted to decrease over the next three years. The company reported Q1 2025 net income of EUR 12.48 million, down from EUR 14.96 million a year ago, with sales increasing slightly to EUR 59.05 million.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Deutsche Rohstoff.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Deutsche Rohstoff's shares may be trading at a discount.

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