Top European Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

As the European markets continue to show signs of steady economic growth, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.60% and major stock indexes gaining ground, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks as a potential source of stable income amidst looser monetary policies. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and have strong fundamentals can be an effective strategy for those looking to capitalize on Europe's current economic climate.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN)	4.07%	★★★★★★
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)	4.51%	★★★★★★
Les Docks des Pétroles d'Ambès -SA (ENXTPA:DPAM)	5.64%	★★★★★★
Holcim (SWX:HOLN)	4.00%	★★★★★★
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)	4.87%	★★★★★★
Evolution (OM:EVO)	4.87%	★★★★★★
DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH)	4.14%	★★★★★★
Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE)	4.91%	★★★★★☆
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	4.30%	★★★★★★
Bravida Holding (OM:BRAV)	4.22%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 195 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BME:BBVA)

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

Overview: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is a financial institution offering retail banking, wholesale banking, and asset management services across various regions including Spain, Mexico, Turkey, South America, Europe, the United States, and Asia with a market capitalization of approximately €112.75 billion.

Operations: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in Mexico (€11.80 billion), Spain (€9.24 billion), South America (€4.36 billion), Turkey (€4.29 billion), and the Rest of Business segment (€1.61 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.7%, below the top Spanish market payers. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 42%, forecasted to remain sustainable at 48.8%. Recent strategic alliances, like the one with OpenAI, aim to enhance operational efficiency and customer service through AI innovations, potentially supporting future financial stability and dividend reliability.

BME:BBVA Dividend History as at Dec 2025

SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge (OB:NONG)

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

Overview: SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge offers banking services in Northern Norway and has a market cap of NOK15.13 billion.

Operations: SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge's revenue is primarily derived from the Retail Market (NOK2.57 billion), Corporate Banking (Excluding SMB) (NOK1.80 billion), Sparebank 1 Finans Nord-Norge (NOK381 million), Eiendoms- Megler 1 Nord-Norge (NOK250 million), and Sparebank 1 Regnskaps- Huset Nord-Norge (NOK333 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge offers a reliable dividend, currently yielding 5.81%, though it trails the top Norwegian market payers. The bank maintains stable dividends, covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 56.3%, forecasted to remain sustainable at 65.7% in three years. Despite trading below estimated fair value and showing potential profit growth, challenges include high bad loans at 2.6%. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income year-over-year, impacting short-term financial performance.

Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA)

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

Overview: Telekom Austria AG, with a market cap of €5.89 billion, offers fixed-line and mobile communications solutions across Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.

Operations: Telekom Austria AG generates revenue primarily from its wireless communications services, amounting to €5.46 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Telekom Austria offers a stable dividend with a yield of 4.51%, ranking among the top in Austria. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 40.7% and 24%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Earnings have grown recently, supporting potential future dividend stability. The company reported increased Q3 revenue at €1.40 billion and net income at €191 million, confirming its financial health amidst steady growth expectations for the year.

WBAG:TKA Dividend History as at Dec 2025

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