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3 Top Dividend Stocks In UK Yielding Up To 7.3%

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The London markets have recently faced downward pressure, with the FTSE 100 closing lower due to weak trade data from China and a sluggish global economic recovery. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks remain a compelling option for investors seeking steady income, particularly in uncertain market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)5.83%★★★★★★
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX)7.05%★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)3.60%★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)3.04%★★★★★☆
Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY)8.77%★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)6.37%★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)5.65%★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC)3.74%★★★★★☆
NWF Group (AIM:NWF)4.84%★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)3.47%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 55 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Alumasc Group (AIM:ALU)

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

Overview: The Alumasc Group plc, with a market cap of £90.35 million, manufactures and sells building products, systems, and solutions across the United Kingdom and various international markets including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Far East.

Operations: The Alumasc Group plc's revenue is derived from three main segments: Water Management (£42.29 million), Building Envelope (£34.92 million), and Housebuilding Products (£14.79 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Alumasc Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have increased overall. Despite a relatively low yield of 4.12%, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 46.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 31.2%). The company trades at a good value, approximately 27.9% below fair value estimates, and has issued positive guidance for FY2024 with expected organic revenue growth of around 6.5%.

AIM:ALU Dividend History as at Aug 2024
AIM:ALU Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Arbuthnot Banking Group (AIM:ARBB)

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

Overview: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC, with a market cap of £153.85 million, offers private and commercial banking products and services in the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC generates revenue from 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: 4.9%

Arbuthnot Banking Group has shown a mixed dividend performance, with recent increases including a special dividend of £0.20 per share. Despite a low payout ratio of 24.9%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings reports show declines in net income and interest income compared to last year, while bad loan allowances remain low at 8%.

AIM:ARBB Dividend History as at Aug 2024
AIM:ARBB Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Ninety One Group (LSE:N91)

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

Overview: Ninety One Group is an independent global asset manager with a market cap of £1.49 billion.

Operations: Ninety One Group generates £588.50 million in revenue from its investment management business.

Dividend Yield: 7.4%

Ninety One Group trades at a good value, 22.3% below our fair value estimate, with a dividend yield in the top 25% of UK payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings (66.8%) and cash flows (65.3%), though its track record is under a decade. The company reported stable net income for FY2024 despite lower sales and revenue compared to the previous year, and recently appointed Duane Cable as CIO South Africa to enhance investment excellence.

LSE:N91 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
LSE:N91 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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