The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and global economic uncertainties. In such a volatile environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate these turbulent times.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
WPP (LSE:WPP) | 7.34% | ★★★★★★ |
Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 8.31% | ★★★★★☆ |
Treatt (LSE:TET) | 3.71% | ★★★★★☆ |
Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.52% | ★★★★★☆ |
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 5.96% | ★★★★★☆ |
DCC (LSE:DCC) | 4.01% | ★★★★★☆ |
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Begbies Traynor Group plc offers professional services to businesses, advisors, corporations, and financial institutions in the UK, with a market cap of £155.66 million.
Operations: Begbies Traynor Group plc generates revenue through its Property Advisory segment, which accounts for £44.96 million, and its Business Recovery and Advisory segment, contributing £102.18 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Begbies Traynor Group's dividend yield of 4.2% is below the UK market's top tier, and its high payout ratio of 265.4% suggests dividends aren't well covered by earnings. However, a reasonable cash payout ratio of 72.6% indicates coverage by cash flows. The company's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade despite large one-off items impacting financial results recently. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ninety One Group is an independent global asset manager with operations worldwide and a market capitalization of approximately £1.22 billion.
Operations: Ninety One Group generates revenue primarily from its Investment Management Business, amounting to £584.50 million.
Dividend Yield: 8.6%
Ninety One Group offers a high dividend yield of 8.58%, placing it in the top 25% of UK dividend payers, with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows at payout ratios of 67.9% and 55.7%, respectively. Despite stable payments over four years, the lack of growth raises concerns about reliability. Trading at a good value below its estimated fair value enhances its appeal, while ongoing share buybacks could support shareholder returns further.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Treatt plc manufactures and supplies natural extracts and ingredients for the beverage, flavor, fragrance, and consumer goods markets globally with a market cap of £137.56 million.
Operations: Treatt plc generates revenue of £153.07 million from the manufacture and supply of innovative ingredient solutions to various markets worldwide.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Treatt's dividend payments are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 35.6% and 33.2%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade without volatility, although its yield of 3.71% is modest compared to top UK payers. Recent revenue guidance projects between £146 million and £153 million for the year ending September 2025 amidst executive changes, providing a stable yet evolving backdrop for investors focused on income stability.
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