City of London Investment Group And Two More Top Dividend Stocks To Consider

Amidst a dynamic backdrop where the FTSE 100 shows promising signs of growth and political shifts hint at potential economic changes, investors are keenly observing market trends and indices. In such an evolving environment, selecting robust dividend stocks could be a prudent strategy for those looking to stabilize their portfolios with consistent income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	6.30%	★★★★★★
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX)	7.00%	★★★★★☆
Epwin Group (AIM:EPWN)	5.75%	★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)	3.92%	★★★★★☆
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)	3.48%	★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)	5.70%	★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)	3.83%	★★★★★☆
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO)	6.17%	★★★★★☆
Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP)	6.82%	★★★★★☆
NWF Group (AIM:NWF)	4.52%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 56 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG)

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

Overview: City of London Investment Group PLC is a publicly owned investment manager with a market capitalization of approximately £184.80 million.

Operations: City of London Investment Group PLC generates its revenue primarily through asset management, contributing approximately $73.72 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.5%

City of London Investment Group offers a high dividend yield at 8.45%, ranking in the top 25% of UK dividend payers. Despite this, its dividends are not well supported, with a payout ratio of 112.5% and coverage issues evident from both earnings and cash flow perspectives. The firm's earnings have grown by 6.1% over the past year and are expected to increase by 17.4% annually, yet its dividend history shows volatility without consistent growth over the last decade. Currently, it trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to peers.

• Click here to discover the nuances of City of London Investment Group with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that City of London Investment Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Man Group (LSE:EMG)

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

Overview: Man Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market capitalization of approximately £2.87 billion.

Operations: Man Group Limited generates its revenue primarily through its Investment Management Business, which reported earnings of $1.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Man Group's dividend yield at 5.13% is modest compared to leading UK dividend stocks, yet it has shown a capacity for growth over the past decade. Currently trading at 57.4% below its estimated fair value, the stock offers potential upside according to analysts who predict a 22% price increase. Dividends are well-supported with an earnings payout ratio of 82% and cash flow payout ratio of 61.9%. However, dividends have experienced instability and Man Group's profit margins have declined from last year’s 35.1% to 20%. Recent strategic appointments suggest bolstering of governance and risk management capabilities.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Man Group's dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Man Group's share price might be on the cheaper side.

IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG)

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

Overview: IG Group Holdings plc is a fintech company that operates globally in the online trading sector, with a market capitalization of approximately £3.10 billion.

Operations: IG Group Holdings generates its revenue primarily through its brokerage segment, which amounted to £954.70 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

IG Group Holdings offers a dividend yield of 5.44%, slightly below the upper quartile for UK dividend stocks. Despite consistent dividends over the last decade, their sustainability is questionable as they are not well covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 152.4%. The stock is currently undervalued, trading at 56.5% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential upside. Recent board enhancement with Marieke Flament could bring fresh strategic insights to bolster future performance.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of IG Group Holdings.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility IG Group Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.

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