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Top European Dividend Stocks To Watch In August 2025
Top European Dividend Stocks To Watch In August 2025

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time08-08-2025

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Top European Dividend Stocks To Watch In August 2025

As European markets navigate the complexities of trade negotiations with the U.S. and a cautiously optimistic economic outlook, investors are keenly observing how these dynamics influence dividend stocks. In such an environment, identifying robust dividend stocks requires a focus on companies with strong fundamentals and consistent earnings that can weather economic uncertainties while providing reliable income streams. Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Europe Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Zurich Insurance Group (SWX:ZURN) 4.33% ★★★★★★ Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI) 7.15% ★★★★★★ OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) 4.59% ★★★★★★ Holcim (SWX:HOLN) 4.59% ★★★★★★ HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B) 5.04% ★★★★★★ DKSH Holding (SWX:DKSH) 4.10% ★★★★★★ Credito Emiliano (BIT:CE) 5.58% ★★★★★☆ Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) 4.61% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.58% ★★★★★☆ Afry (OM:AFRY) 4.00% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 221 stocks from our Top European Dividend Stocks screener. Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies. KBC Group Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: KBC Group NV is a financial services company offering banking, insurance, and asset management services to retail, private banking, SMEs, and mid-cap clients across Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia with a market cap of €39.22 billion. Operations: KBC Group NV generates revenue through its banking, insurance, and asset management services across multiple European countries. Dividend Yield: 4.2% KBC Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with an unstable track record despite recent increases. The firm's payout ratio is currently at 48.9%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and forecasted to remain so in three years at 61.5%. However, KBC faces challenges with a high bad loans ratio of 2% and a low allowance for these loans at 58%. Recent earnings reports show growth, with Q2 net income reaching €1.02 billion from €925 million last year. Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of KBC Group. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of KBC Group shares in the market. Altri SGPS Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Altri SGPS is a company that produces and sells cellulosic fibers both in Portugal and internationally, with a market cap of €1.04 billion. Operations: Altri SGPS generates its revenue primarily from the production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers, amounting to €748.20 million. Dividend Yield: 5.9% Altri SGPS's dividend payments, while volatile over the past decade, are supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 66% and a low cash payout ratio of 28.6%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite its top-tier dividend yield in the Portuguese market, recent financial results show declining revenue and net income—EUR 373 million and EUR 14 million respectively for H1 2025—posing potential challenges for future stability. Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Altri SGPS. The analysis detailed in our Altri SGPS valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value. Swiss Re Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Swiss Re AG, with a market cap of CHF46.20 billion, operates globally offering reinsurance, insurance, and various risk transfer and insurance-related services through its subsidiaries. Operations: Swiss Re AG generates revenue through its global operations in reinsurance, insurance, and diverse risk transfer and related services. Dividend Yield: 3.8% Swiss Re's dividends, covered by a payout ratio of 67.5% and a cash payout ratio of 70.2%, are supported by earnings and cash flows, though the dividend track record has been volatile over the past decade. Trading at 61.2% below its estimated fair value, Swiss Re offers potential for capital appreciation despite its lower-than-top-tier dividend yield in Switzerland (3.83%). Recent net income growth to US$1.27 billion in Q1 2025 underscores financial strength amidst debt redemption plans totaling US$700 million. Click here to discover the nuances of Swiss Re with our detailed analytical dividend report. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Swiss Re's share price might be on the cheaper side. Taking Advantage Take a closer look at our Top European Dividend Stocks list of 221 companies by clicking here. Invested in any of these stocks? Simplify your portfolio management with Simply Wall St and stay ahead with our alerts for any critical updates on your stocks. Simply Wall St is a revolutionary app designed for long-term stock investors, it's free and covers every market in the world. Contemplating Other Strategies? Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include ENXTBR:KBC ENXTLS:ALTR and SWX:SREN. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@

KBC Group: Publication of transparency notification(s) received by KBC Group NV
KBC Group: Publication of transparency notification(s) received by KBC Group NV

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time02-06-2025

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KBC Group: Publication of transparency notification(s) received by KBC Group NV

(art. 14, 1st section of the Act of 2 May 2007 concerning the disclosure of significant participations) Summary of the notification(s) KBC Group NV has received an updated transparency notification on 27 May 2025, which states that FMR has a stake of 3.29% in KBC Group (total voting rights and equivalent financial instruments). The reason for the update is a crossing of the 3%- reporting threshold. Content of the notification(s) The notification(s) contain(s) following information: Reason for the notification(s): 'Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights' Notification(s) by: FMR LLC. Persons subject to the notification requirement: see annex Date(s) on which the 3% threshold is crossed: 21 May 2025. Threshold that is crossed: KBC Group's Articles of Association set a notification threshold of 3% of the total number of voting rights. In addition, the legal thresholds of 5% or any multiple thereof also apply. Denominator (number of shares KBC Group NV): 417 544 151 Notified details: see annex. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held:See '11: Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held' in the PDF-file(s) on (see below). The relevant notification(s) is (are) available at > Investor relations > Shareholder information > Shareholder structure. For more information, please contact: Kurt De Baenst, General Manager Investor Relations, KBC GroupE-mail: IR4U@ Katleen Dewaele, General Manager Corporate Communication, KBC Grouppressofficekbc@ Attachment 20250602-pb-trp-en

Announcement of the total number of voting rights as at 31 May 2025
Announcement of the total number of voting rights as at 31 May 2025

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time02-06-2025

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Announcement of the total number of voting rights as at 31 May 2025

Regulated information, Leuven, 2 June 2025 (17.40 hrs CEST) Announcement of the total number of voting rights as at 31 May 2025 In application of Article 15 of the Act of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major shareholdings in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, KBC Ancora publishes on its website and via a press release on a monthly basis the total capital, the movements in the total number of voting shares and the total number of voting rights, in so far as these particulars have changed during the preceding month. Situation as at 31 May 2025Total capital : EUR 3,158,128,455.28Total number of voting shares : 77,011,844Number of shares with double voting rights : 39,774,914Total number of voting rights (= denominator) : 116,786,758 The total number of voting rights (the 'denominator') serves as the basis for the disclosure of major shareholdings by shareholders. On the basis of this information, shareholders of KBC Ancora can verify whether they are above or below one of the thresholds of 3% (threshold set by the Articles of Association), 5%, 10%, and so on (in multiples of five) of the total voting rights, and whether there is therefore an obligation to notify the company that they have exceeded this threshold. --------------------------------- KBC Ancora is a listed company which holds 18.6% of the shares in KBC Group and which together with Cera, MRBB and the Other Permanent Shareholders ensures the shareholder stability and further development of the KBC group. As core shareholders of KBC Group, they have to this end signed a shareholder agreement. Financial calendar:29 August 2025 Annual press release for the financial year 2024/202523 September 2025 Annual report 2024/2025 available31 October 2025 General Meeting of Shareholders This press release is available in Dutch, French and English on the website KBC Ancora Investor Relations & Press contact: Jan Bergmanstel.: +32 (0)16 27 96 72 – e-mail: or mailbox@ Attachment KBCA PB 20250602 NMR - EError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

KBC Ancora distributes an interim dividend of EUR 3.51 per share on 5 June 2025
KBC Ancora distributes an interim dividend of EUR 3.51 per share on 5 June 2025

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time23-05-2025

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KBC Ancora distributes an interim dividend of EUR 3.51 per share on 5 June 2025

Regulated information, inside information, Leuven, 23 May 2025 (17.40 CEST) KBC Ancora distributes an interim dividend of EUR 3.51 per share on 5 June 2025 The Board of Directors of Almancora Société de gestion, statutory director of KBC Ancora, decided at its meeting on 23 May 2025, to make an interim dividend payable on 5 June 2025, of EUR 3.51 gross per KBC Ancora share. The net coupon amount, after deduction of 30% withholding tax, is EUR 2.457 per share. No final dividend will be paid. The financial services will be provided by KBC Bank, KBC Brussels and CBC Banque. Relevant dividend dates: Ex-date: 3 June 2025 Record date: 4 June 2025 Payment date: 5 June 2025 --------------------------------- KBC Ancora is a listed company which holds 18.6% of the shares in KBC Group and which together with Cera, MRBB and the Other Permanent Shareholders is responsible for the shareholder stability and further development of the KBC group. As core shareholders of KBC Group, these parties have signed a shareholder agreement to this effect. Financial calendar:29 August 2025 (17.40 CEST) Annual press release for the financial year 2024/202530 September 2025 (17.40 CEST) Annual report financial year 2024/2025 available31 October 2025 General Meeting of Shareholders This press release is available in Dutch, French and English on the website KBC Ancora Investor Relations & Presse contact: Jan Bergmanstel.: +32 (0)16 27 96 72e-mail: or mailbox@ Attachment KBCA PB 20250523 E

Belgian bank KBC first-quarter profit beats estimates
Belgian bank KBC first-quarter profit beats estimates

Reuters

time15-05-2025

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Belgian bank KBC first-quarter profit beats estimates

May 15 (Reuters) - Belgian bank KBC Group ( opens new tab reported a 8% rise in first-quarter net profit that came above market expectations on Thursday, driven by solid revenue from net interest, fee and commissions, and its insurance business. Its profit reached 546 million euros ($611.30 million) in the quarter, beating analysts' average estimate of 529 million euros in a poll compiled by the lender. The bank updated its dividend and capital deployment policy, stating that it plans to pay a dividend corresponding to 50% to 60% of its consolidated earnings, with an interim dividend of one euro per share to be paid this November. "The focus will predominantly be on further organic growth alongside mergers and acquisitions. We see a 13% unfloored fully loaded common equity ratio as the minimum", Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC said in a statement, referring to the outlook for capital deployment. At end of the quarter the ratio came at 14.5%. The bank has also announced a signing agreement to buy Slovak lender for 761 million euros. ($1 = 0.8932 euros)

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