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3 European Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 18.8% Yield

Simply Wall St·08/17/2026 05:01:40
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As European markets navigate persistent geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating energy prices, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has seen slight declines, reflecting a complex economic landscape. Amidst these challenges, dividend stocks offer a potential avenue for investors seeking steady income streams, with some European companies providing yields as high as 18.8%.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
UNIQA Insurance Group (WBAG:UQA) 3.96% ★★★★★☆
Telekom Austria (WBAG:TKA) 4.12% ★★★★★★
Sulzer (SWX:SUN) 3.07% ★★★★★☆
Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 5.99% ★★★★★★
Revenio Group Oyj (HLSE:REG1V) 3.06% ★★★★★☆
Maire (BIT:MAIRE) 4.71% ★★★★★☆
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1) 4.93% ★★★★★★
EFG International (SWX:EFGN) 3.77% ★★★★★☆
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL) 6.33% ★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 5.38% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 187 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Publicis Groupe (ENXTPA:PUB)

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

Overview: Publicis Groupe S.A. is a global company offering marketing, communications, and digital business transformation services across various regions including North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East with a market cap of approximately €25.42 billion.

Operations: Publicis Groupe S.A. generates revenue of €17.65 billion from its Advertising and Communication Services segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Publicis Groupe's dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 57.9% and 37.9%, respectively. However, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The company recently increased its dividend by 4.17% to €3.75 per share for the 2025 financial year, payable in July 2026. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its current yield of 3.68% is lower than top-tier French dividend stocks (5.26%).

ENXTPA:PUB Dividend History as at Aug 2026
ENXTPA:PUB Dividend History as at Aug 2026

Olvi Oyj (HLSE:OLVAS)

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

Overview: Olvi Oyj is a beverage company that produces and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Belarus with a market cap of €694.37 million.

Operations: Olvi Oyj generates its revenue through the production and sale of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages across multiple countries, including Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Belarus.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Olvi Oyj offers a stable dividend, supported by a 42.4% payout ratio and a cash payout ratio of 67%, ensuring coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Although its yield of 4.01% is below Finland's top tier, dividends have grown steadily over the past decade with minimal volatility. Recent Q2 results show improved net income at €22.97 million, but the company has slightly lowered its full-year earnings guidance to €84-€90 million from an earlier range of up to €92 million.

HLSE:OLVAS Dividend History as at Aug 2026
HLSE:OLVAS Dividend History as at Aug 2026

Votum (WSE:VOT)

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

Overview: Votum S.A. assists traffic accident victims in securing compensation from insurance companies and has a market cap of PLN532.20 million.

Operations: Votum S.A.'s revenue segments include Bank Claims at PLN517.66 million, Rehabilitation at PLN33.78 million, and Compensation Matters at PLN44.08 million.

Dividend Yield: 18.8%

Votum S.A.'s dividend yield is among the highest in Poland at 18.81%, with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows, evidenced by payout ratios of 80.6% and 56.7%, respectively. Despite this, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability and sustainability. Recent Q1 results indicate a decline in sales to PLN 105.59 million from PLN 123.13 million year-over-year, with net income also decreasing to PLN 27.56 million from PLN 43.56 million.

WSE:VOT Dividend History as at Aug 2026
WSE:VOT Dividend History as at Aug 2026

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