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3 UK Dividend Stocks With Up To 5.2% Yield For Your Portfolio

AIM:ALU
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As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, notably the impact of weak trade data from China on indices like the FTSE 100, investors are increasingly looking for stability and income through dividend stocks. In times of uncertainty, selecting stocks with strong dividend yields can provide a reliable stream of income while potentially offering some cushion against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS)5.84%★★★★★★
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)3.14%★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)3.35%★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)7.49%★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG)6.01%★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)4.65%★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)5.85%★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)7.18%★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)3.81%★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)6.42%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Alumasc Group (AIM:ALU)

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

Overview: The Alumasc Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacture and sale of building products, systems, and solutions across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Far East; it has a market cap of £115.62 million.

Operations: Alumasc Group's revenue is derived from three main segments: Water Management (£48.32 million), Building Envelope (£37.60 million), and Housebuilding Products (£14.81 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Alumasc Group recently declared a final dividend of 7.3 pence per share, reflecting its efforts to enhance shareholder returns despite a historically volatile dividend track record. While the company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 44.2% and 36.9% respectively, its yield remains modest compared to top UK payers. Strategic leadership changes aim to bolster operational efficiency and growth prospects, potentially stabilizing future dividends.

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

Brooks Macdonald Group (AIM:BRK)

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

Overview: Brooks Macdonald Group plc offers investment and wealth management services to private clients, pension funds, professional intermediaries, and trustees in the UK and Channel Islands, with a market cap of £262.20 million.

Operations: Brooks Macdonald Group's revenue is primarily derived from its UK Investment Management segment, generating £113.71 million, and its International segment, contributing £19.91 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Brooks Macdonald Group's dividend payments, though stable and growing over the past decade, are not well covered by earnings due to a high payout ratio of 194.5%. However, the cash payout ratio is more sustainable at 35.8%, indicating dividends are supported by cash flows. Despite a lower profit margin this year and trading below estimated fair value, recent board changes could impact future strategic direction and potentially influence dividend sustainability.

AIM:BRK Dividend History as at Dec 2024
AIM:BRK Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY)

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

Overview: Lloyds Banking Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers a variety of banking and financial services both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of approximately £33.52 billion.

Operations: Lloyds Banking Group generates its revenue through diverse segments, including retail banking, commercial banking, insurance and wealth management services.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Lloyds Banking Group's dividends are well covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 41.5% and forecasted to be 48.5% in three years, suggesting sustainability. Despite past volatility, dividend payments have grown over the last decade. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, presenting potential value opportunities for investors. Recent fixed-income offerings totaling $3 billion may influence future financial strategies and impact dividend stability indirectly.

LSE:LLOY Dividend History as at Dec 2024
LSE:LLOY Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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