The Dutch stock market has seen notable activity recently, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rebounding and major indices like Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 showing significant gains. This positive momentum is partly driven by global economic developments, including China’s robust stimulus measures, which have lifted overall market sentiment. In this favorable environment, dividend stocks on Euronext Amsterdam can offer a compelling investment opportunity. Companies that consistently pay dividends often demonstrate financial stability and resilience—key attributes in times of fluctuating economic conditions.

Top 5 Dividend Stocks In The Netherlands

Click here to see the full list of 7 stocks from our Top Euronext Amsterdam Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Aalberts

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

Overview: Aalberts N.V. provides mission-critical technologies for the aerospace, automotive, building, and maritime sectors with a market cap of €4.03 billion.

Operations: Aalberts N.V. generates revenue primarily from its Building Technology segment (€1.74 billion) and Industrial Technology segment (€1.49 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Aalberts N.V. reported H1 2024 sales of €1.62 billion and net income of €149.2 million, both slightly down from last year. The stock trades at 46.3% below its estimated fair value, with a sustainable payout ratio of 41% and cash payout ratio of 60.4%. While dividends have grown over the past decade, they have been volatile and currently yield 3.1%, lower than the top quartile in the Dutch market (5.57%).

• Take a closer look at Aalberts' potential here in our dividend report.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Aalberts shares in the market.

Koninklijke Heijmans

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

Overview: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. operates in property development, construction, and infrastructure sectors both in the Netherlands and internationally, with a market cap of €694.79 million.

Operations: Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. generates revenue from its Connecting segment, amounting to €871.03 million, with a Segment Adjustment of €1.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Koninklijke Heijmans N.V. reported H1 2024 sales of €1.22 billion and net income of €37 million, both up significantly from the previous year. Despite a low dividend yield (3.44%) compared to top Dutch payers, its dividends are well covered by earnings (30% payout ratio) and cash flows (20.7% cash payout ratio). However, dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with an unstable track record and recent shareholder dilution affecting reliability.