European Dividend Insights: Week 13/14 & Ex-Dividend Calendar

Europe's Dividend Season Kicks Off: More than 150 dividends paid in next two weeks

As European dividend season approaches, investors are keeping an eye on the latest announcements. Some companies continue their impressive track records of increasing payouts, while others have opted for a pause or even a cut. Below, we highlight some of the most notable dividend moves across Europe from this week and last week (13 and 14). We also provide a complete dividend calendar for Europe from April 3 to April 21, featuring over 150 companies going ex-dividend.

No Dividend for Knaus Tabbert

German motorhome manufacturer Knaus Tabbert will not pay a dividend in 2025. This comes after almost doubling its payout last year to €2.90 per share. The stock has climbed 20% year-to-date, but remains well below its all-time high. After a steep 75% drop in 2023, the company appears to be prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns.

Symrise Extends Streak to 15 Years

Fragrance and flavor company Symrise continues its impressive streak of dividend increases, hiking its payout by 9% from €1.10 to €1.20 per share. This marks the 15th consecutive year of dividend growth, cementing its reputation as a reliable European dividend payer.

Eckert & Ziegler Returns to Former Levels

Radiopharma specialist Eckert & Ziegler boosts its dividend from €0.05 to €0.50 per share, bringing it back to levels seen two years ago. Despite the sharp increase, the dividend yield remains modest at 0.9%, with an ex-dividend date set for June 19.

Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA: Record High Payout

Medical and safety technology company Draegerwerk has raised its dividend by 13% to €1.97 per share, setting a new record high. This marks the second consecutive year of significant increases after a long period of paying €0.13 per share. The new yield stands at 3.6%, with an ex-dividend date of May 12.

Equasens SA: First Pause in Over 20 Years

French healthcare IT company Equasens SA will maintain its dividend at €1.25 per share, unchanged from last year. This is the first time in over 20 years that the company has not increased its payout. The yield is 3.6%, but the stock has seen double-digit declines each of the past five years.

Sofina: Another Record High Dividend

Belgian holding company Sofina has raised its dividend by 4.5% to a record high of €3.50 per share. The firm has been increasing payouts for decades, making it one of the most consistent dividend payers in Europe. However, the stock remains well off its all-time highs. The ex-dividend date is May 20, with a yield of 1.4%.

Exor: Third Consecutive Increase

Italian-Dutch investment firm Exor, which holds stakes in companies like Ferrari and Stellantis, has increased its dividend for the third straight year. The payout rises 6.5% to €0.49 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 26 and a yield of 0.6%.

As the season unfolds, European investors will be watching closely to see which companies maintain or improve their dividend policies. Whether prioritizing financial resilience or rewarding shareholders, these moves offer insight into corporate strategies across different industries.

Europe's Dividend Season Kicks Off: Key Payouts and Hikes in 2025

As European dividend season approaches, investors are keeping an eye on the latest announcements. Below is a list of key dividend details for selected companies, sorted by ex-dividend date. More than 150 companies from Europe will trade ex-dividend in the next two weeks, starting Tomorrow April 3, 2025.

Ex-Dividend Dates and Yields

April 3

• Domino's Pizza Group PLC - Yield: 3.9% (United Kingdom)

• Dalata Hotel Group PLC - Yield: 2.4% (Ireland)

• Rentokil Initial PLC - Yield: 2.6% (United Kingdom)

• Breedon Group PLC - Yield: 3.2% (United Kingdom)

• Direct Line Insurance Group PLC - Yield: 2.5% (United Kingdom)

• Quartix Technologies PLC - Yield: 2.3% (United Kingdom)

• IMI PLC - Yield: 1.6% (United Kingdom)

• InterContinental Hotels Group PLC - Yield: 1.6% (United Kingdom)

• Taaleri Oyj - Yield: 6.6% (Finland)

• Rockwool A/S - Yield: 2.2% (Denmark)

• Elisa Oyj - Yield: 5.2% (Finland)

• Volvo AB - Yield: 6.3% (Sweden)

• Idox PLC - Yield: 1.2% (United Kingdom)

April 4

• Autoneum Holding AG - Yield: 2.4% (Switzerland)

• Huber+Suhner AG - Yield: 2.6% (Switzerland)

• Novozymes A/S - Yield: 1.3% (Denmark)

• Orion Oyj - Yield: 3.0% (Finland)

• Aktia Bank Abp - Yield: 7.4% (Finland)

• Consti Oyj - Yield: 6.3% (Finland)

• Vontobel Holding AG - Yield: 4.7% (Switzerland)

• Indutrade AB - Yield: 1.1% (Sweden)

April 7

• Palfinger AG - Yield: 3.2% (Austria)

• Millicom International Cellular SA - Yield: 2.7% (Luxembourg)

• Zehnder Group AG - Yield: 2.0% (Switzerland)

• PSP Swiss Property AG - Yield: 2.8% (Switzerland)

• Naturgy Energy Group SA - Yield: 6.2% (Spain)

• Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Yield: 2.3% (Sweden)

April 8

• Plazza AG - Yield: 2.5% (Switzerland)

• Dios Fastigheter AB - Yield: 3.3% (Sweden)

• Skanska AB - Yield: 3.6% (Sweden)

April 9

• Forbo Holding AG - Yield: 3.1% (Switzerland)

• Meier Tobler Group AG - Yield: 4.9% (Switzerland)

• Ponsse Oyj - Yield: 1.9% (Finland)

• Terveystalo Oyj - Yield: 4.2% (Finland)

• Siili Solutions Oyj - Yield: 3.0% (Finland)

• Harvia Oyj - Yield: 1.6% (Finland)

• Etteplan Oyj - Yield: 1.8% (Finland)

• Vestas Wind Systems A/S - Yield: 0.6% (Denmark)

• Sleep Cycle AB - Yield: 6.5% (Sweden)

April 10

• Bioventix PLC - Yield: 6.5% (United Kingdom)

• Softcat PLC - Yield: 1.7% (United Kingdom)

• Savills PLC - Yield: 3.2% (United Kingdom)

• Inficon Holding AG - Yield: 2.3% (Switzerland)

• TP ICAP Group PLC - Yield: 6.2% (United Kingdom)

• Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S - Yield: 8.4% (Denmark)

• Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC - Yield: 3.9% (United Kingdom)

• ITV PLC - Yield: 6.3% (United Kingdom)

• Foxtons Group PLC - Yield: 2.0% (United Kingdom)

• Johnson Service Group PLC - Yield: 3.0% (United Kingdom)

• Morgan Advanced Materials PLC - Yield: 6.0% (United Kingdom)

• Howden Joinery Group PLC - Yield: 2.9% (United Kingdom)

• St James's Place PLC - Yield: 1.8% (United Kingdom)

• Serco Group PLC - Yield: 2.6% (United Kingdom)

• International Personal Finance PLC - Yield: 7.6% (United Kingdom)

• TCM Group A/S - Yield: 3.9% (Denmark)

• Kingspan Group PLC - Yield: 0.7% (Ireland)

• Deutsche Telekom AG - Yield: 2.6% (Germany)

• Rathbones Group PLC - Yield: 6.0% (United Kingdom)

• Croda International PLC - Yield: 3.8% (United Kingdom)

• L E Lundbergforetagen AB - Yield: 0.9% (Sweden)

• Lemonsoft Oyj - Yield: 2.5% (Finland)

• Kerry Group PLC - Yield: 1.3% (Ireland)

• MONY Group PLC - Yield: 6.2% (United Kingdom)

• Bell Food Group AG - Yield: 2.7% (Switzerland)

• Storebrand ASA - Yield: 3.5% (Norway)

• Pandox AB - Yield: 2.5% (Sweden)

• JM AB - Yield: 2.3% (Sweden)

• Telia Company AB - Yield: 6.9% (Sweden)

• Aviva PLC - Yield: 6.4% (United Kingdom)

April 11

• Schouw & Co A/S - Yield: 2.6% (Denmark)

• Schweizer Technologies AG - Yield: 3.7% (Switzerland)

• VZ Holding AG - Yield: 1.6% (Switzerland)

• SIG Group AG - Yield: 3.0% (Switzerland)

• Ogunsen AB - Yield: 6.6% (Sweden)

• Zurich Insurance Group AG - Yield: 4.6% (Switzerland)

• Revenio Group Oyj - Yield: 1.6% (Finland)

• Fortnox AB - Yield: 0.3% (Sweden)

• Relais Group Oyj - Yield: 3.6% (Finland)

• Apetit Oyj - Yield: 5.2% (Finland)

• Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV - Yield: 3.4% (Netherlands)

• Investors House Oyj - Yield: 3.1% (Finland)

• Industrivarden AB - Yield: 2.2% (Sweden)

• Saab AB - Yield: 0.5% (Sweden)

• Borregaard ASA - Yield: 2.5% (Norway)

• Cloetta AB - Yield: 3.9% (Sweden)

• ALM. Brand A/S - Yield: 3.6% (Denmark)

• Dinkelacker AG - Yield: 2.9% (Germany)

• SF Urban Properties AG - Yield: 3.7% (Switzerland)

April 14

• Tecan Group AG - Yield: 1.8% (Switzerland)

• Galenica AG - Yield: 2.9% (Switzerland)

• Comet Holding AG - Yield: 0.7% (Switzerland)

• Reti SpA - Yield: 3.3% (Italy)

• GeneralFinance SpA - Yield: 5.2% (Italy)

• Thermador Groupe SA - Yield: 3.1% (France)

• Aalberts NV - Yield: 3.6% (Netherlands)

• Emmi AG - Yield: 2.0% (Switzerland)

• Calida Holding AG - Yield: 1.3% (Switzerland)

• Zug Estates Holding AG - Yield: 2.2% (Switzerland)

• ISS A/S - Yield: 2.0% (Denmark)

• Gofore Oyj - Yield: 2.4% (Finland)

• Straumann Holding AG - Yield: 0.9% (Switzerland)

April 15

• Cedergrenska AB - Yield: 9.8% (Sweden)

• BVZ Holding AG - Yield: 1.9% (Switzerland)

• Bossard Holding AG - Yield: 2.0% (Switzerland)

• Swiss Re AG - Yield: 4.4% (Switzerland)

• Wereldhave Belgium NV - Yield: 8.2% (Belgium)

• UBS Group AG - Yield: 3.0% (Switzerland)

• Linea Directa Aseguradora SA - Yield: 3.4% (Spain)

April 16

• Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB - Yield: 6.6% (Sweden)

• Oesterreichische Post AG - Yield: 5.9% (Austria)

• Flughafen Zuerich AG - Yield: 2.7% (Switzerland)

• Kendrion NV - Yield: 4.2% (Netherlands)

• Marimekko Oyj - Yield: 5.1% (Finland)

• Raisio Oyj - Yield: 5.9% (Finland)

• Raute Oyj - Yield: 3.5% (Finland)

• Anora Group Oyj - Yield: 6.1% (Finland)

• Dometic Group AB - Yield: 3.1% (Sweden)

April 17

• Airea PLC - Yield: 2.2% (United Kingdom)

• Luzerner Kantonalbank AG - Yield: 3.7% (Switzerland)

• Grafton Group PLC - Yield: 4.3% (United Kingdom)

• Sandoz Group AG - Yield: 1.6% (Switzerland)

• Weir Group PLC - Yield: 1.7% (United Kingdom)

• Jupiter Fund Management PLC - Yield: 7.6% (United Kingdom)

• Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC - Yield: 0.8% (United Kingdom)

• ConvaTec Group PLC - Yield: 1.6% (United Kingdom)

• Lancashire Holdings Limited - Yield: 4.7% (Bermuda)

April 18

• Burberry Group PLC - Yield: 2.4% (United Kingdom)

• BP PLC - Yield: 6.0% (United Kingdom)

• Standard Chartered PLC - Yield: 4.1% (United Kingdom)

• Balfour Beatty PLC - Yield: 4.3% (United Kingdom)

• Barratt Developments PLC - Yield: 6.2% (United Kingdom)

• Tesco PLC - Yield: 3.5% (United Kingdom)

• Ashtead Group PLC - Yield: 1.1% (United Kingdom)

April 19

• BAT PLC - Yield: 6.5% (United Kingdom)

• National Grid PLC - Yield: 5.6% (United Kingdom)

• Vodafone Group PLC - Yield: 6.5% (United Kingdom)

• Legal & General Group PLC - Yield: 5.9% (United Kingdom)

• Persimmon PLC - Yield: 7.2% (United Kingdom)

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.