As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including sluggish trade data from China affecting the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are keenly observing how these dynamics impact their portfolios. In such a volatile environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate uncertain times.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS) |
6.07% |
★★★★★★ |
|
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) |
3.45% |
★★★★★☆ |
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OSB Group (LSE:OSB) |
8.27% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Man Group (LSE:EMG) |
6.07% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) |
4.70% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) |
5.86% |
★★★★★☆ |
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DCC (LSE:DCC) |
3.87% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) |
3.81% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) |
7.28% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) |
6.69% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC, with a market cap of £147.80 million, operates in the United Kingdom offering private and commercial banking products and services through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC generates revenue through several segments, including Wealth Management (£12.32 million), Asset Alliance Group (£14.81 million), Renaissance Asset Finance (£9.42 million), and Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (£16.03 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
Arbuthnot Banking Group’s dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with an unreliable track record. Despite this, dividends are currently well covered by earnings at a 24.9% payout ratio and are forecast to remain sustainable in three years at 37.2%. However, the bank faces challenges with a high level of bad loans (4.2%) and low allowance for these loans (8%). The stock trades below estimated fair value but offers a lower-than-top-tier dividend yield of 5.18%.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: 4imprint Group plc is a direct marketer of promotional products operating in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, with a market capitalization of approximately £1.35 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from its operations in North America, contributing $1.33 billion, and the UK & Ireland, contributing $25 million.
