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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks In The UK Offering Up To 7.2%
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
Amidst the backdrop of fluctuating global markets and looming political events, the UK's financial landscape remains a focal point for investors, particularly as the FTSE 100 shows signs of volatility ahead of critical elections. In such times, high-yield dividend stocks can be appealing for their potential to offer stability and consistent returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.35% | ★★★★★★ |
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX) | 7.19% | ★★★★★☆ |
Epwin Group (AIM:EPWN) | 5.71% | ★★★★★☆ |
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 7.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) | 5.89% | ★★★★★☆ |
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 3.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 3.86% | ★★★★★☆ |
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) | 6.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP) | 6.77% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 56 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: James Latham plc is a UK-based company specializing in the import and distribution of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces across the UK, Ireland, other parts of Europe, and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately £247.30 million.
Operations: James Latham plc generates £366.51 million from its timber importing and distribution activities.
Dividend Yield: 6.4%
James Latham has maintained a stable dividend payout with a 10-year track record of reliability, boasting an attractive yield of 6.35%, which ranks in the top 25% of UK dividend payers. The dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio at 30% and a cash payout ratio at 87.4%. Despite recent financial setbacks where net income dropped to £22.66 million from £35.92 million year-over-year, the company continues to reward shareholders, evidenced by a recent increase in its annual dividend to 33.75 pence per share and special dividends reflecting robust profit levels and strong cash positions.
- Navigate through the intricacies of James Latham with our comprehensive dividend report here.
- Our valuation report unveils the possibility James Latham's shares may be trading at a premium.
HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: HSBC Holdings plc operates globally, offering banking and financial services with a market capitalization of approximately £126.48 billion.
Operations: HSBC Holdings plc generates revenue through several key divisions: Commercial Banking ($19.43 billion), Global Banking and Markets ($15.80 billion), and Wealth and Personal Banking ($24.34 billion).
Dividend Yield: 7.0%
HSBC Holdings has shown a mixed performance in its dividend offerings, with a history of less than 10 years and some volatility in payments. Its current dividend yield of 6.98% places it among the top UK payers, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 52.7%. However, earnings are expected to decline by an average of 2.8% annually over the next three years, which could challenge future dividend sustainability despite current coverage. Additionally, HSBC faces challenges with a high bad loans ratio at 2%, indicating potential risk in asset quality.
- Take a closer look at HSBC Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
- Our valuation report unveils the possibility HSBC Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.
Ninety One Group (LSE:N91)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ninety One Group is an independent global asset manager with operations worldwide, boasting a market capitalization of approximately £1.52 billion.
Operations: Ninety One Group generates its revenue primarily through its investment management business, which brought in £588.50 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.2%
Ninety One Group's recent financial performance shows a slight dip in revenue and earnings, with sales dropping from £745.5 million to £697.8 million year-over-year and net income marginally increasing to £163.9 million. Despite this, the company maintains a reasonable dividend payout ratio of 66.8%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows (65.5%). However, its dividend track record is relatively short at under 10 years, with a recent decrease in the final dividend to 6.4 pence per share for FY2024, reflecting potential concerns about long-term sustainability amidst organizational changes like key personnel shifts within its Emerging Market Corporate Debt fund management team.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Ninety One Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Ninety One Group's share price might be too pessimistic.
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About AIM:LTHM
James Latham
Engages in the importing and distribution of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, rest of Europe, and internationally.