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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks In The UK With Up To 4.8% Yield
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
Amidst a backdrop of cautious global markets and specific economic uncertainties, the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 has shown resilience, though it faces pressures from both domestic and international fronts. In such an environment, high-yield dividend stocks could offer investors a semblance of stability and predictable income streams, making them particularly appealing in times of market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Record (LSE:REC) | 8.25% | ★★★★★★ |
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX) | 6.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.51% | ★★★★★☆ |
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) | 5.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 3.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 3.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) | 6.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.22% | ★★★★★☆ |
Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP) | 6.79% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 57 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Grafton Group plc operates in distribution, retailing, and manufacturing across Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United Kingdom with a market capitalization of approximately £1.92 billion.
Operations: Grafton Group plc generates revenue through various segments, including retailing at £258.20 million, manufacturing at £135.30 million, and distribution activities in the UK (£818.11 million), Ireland (£631.03 million), Finland (£139.78 million), and the Netherlands (£351.47 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Grafton Group's dividend yield sits at 3.76%, below the top UK payers, yet its sustainability is supported by a payout ratio of 51.8% and a cash payout ratio of 32.7%. Dividends have been consistent over the past decade, with recent approval for a final dividend of £0.26 per share as of May 2024. Despite this reliability, earnings are projected to grow modestly at 1.96% annually, and recent reports indicate a revenue decline of 5% year-over-year as of April 2024.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Grafton Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Grafton Group's current price could be quite moderate.
Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Pets at Home Group Plc is a specialist omnichannel retailer based in the United Kingdom, offering pet food, related products, and accessories with a market capitalization of approximately £1.39 billion.
Operations: Pets at Home Group Plc generates revenue primarily through two segments: £1.33 billion from its retail operations and £146.50 million from its veterinary services.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Pets at Home Group Plc, despite a year-over-year earnings dip, maintains a steady dividend with a final payout of 8.3 pence per share for a total annual dividend of 12.8 pence. The dividends are supported by an earnings coverage ratio of 77.2% and cash flows covering 36.6%, aligning with their strategy to adjust the payout ratio toward 50%. While the dividend yield is modest at 4.26%, lower than the UK market's top quartile, it benefits from stability and incremental growth over the past decade, suggesting reliability in its returns to shareholders amidst recent executive board enhancements aimed at bolstering governance and sustainability initiatives.
- Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Pets at Home Group.
- Our valuation report here indicates Pets at Home Group may be undervalued.
Vesuvius (LSE:VSVS)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Vesuvius plc specializes in molten metal flow engineering and technology services for the steel and foundry casting industries globally, with a market capitalization of approximately £1.26 billion.
Operations: Vesuvius plc generates revenue through distinct segments: £529.80 million from Foundry, £793 million from Steel - Flow Control, £39.10 million from Steel - Sensors & Probes, and £567.90 million from Steel - Advanced Refractories.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Vesuvius plc, trading 65.8% below estimated fair value, offers a dividend yield of 4.83%, which is lower than the top quartile in the UK market. Despite a decade of volatile dividends and a recent dip in profit margins to 6.1% from last year's 8.8%, dividends are supported by an earnings coverage ratio of 52.2% and cash flows with a payout ratio of 49.3%. Recent board changes could influence future governance, maintaining financial guidance for steady performance through 2024.
- Navigate through the intricacies of Vesuvius with our comprehensive dividend report here.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Vesuvius' share price might be too pessimistic.
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About LSE:VSVS
Vesuvius
Provides molten metal flow engineering and technology services to steel and foundry casting industries worldwide.