Yahoo Finance Exploring Man Group And Two More Top Dividend Stocks In The UK
Amidst a challenging week where the FTSE 100 is poised for its most significant downturn since February, and broader global markets face similar strains, investors are keenly observing market dynamics. In such times, identifying robust dividend stocks in the UK can offer potential resilience and steady income streams against the backdrop of market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Record (LSE:REC) | 7.76% | ★★★★★★ |
Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.44% | ★★★★★☆ |
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 7.15% | ★★★★★☆ |
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) | 5.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 3.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 3.52% | ★★★★★☆ |
Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) | 5.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 3.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP) | 6.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
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.
Man Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Man Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market capitalization of approximately £3.03 billion.
Operations: Man Group Limited generates its revenue primarily through its Investment Management Business, which reported earnings of $1.17 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Man Group's dividend performance shows a mixed but improving landscape. Despite a volatile history with dividends dropping by over 20% annually in some years, recent adjustments suggest stabilization. Currently, the dividend yield stands at 4.9%, which is below the UK market's top quartile but supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 82% from earnings and a healthy cash payout ratio of 62.3%. However, one-off financial items have impacted results, and profit margins have decreased from last year’s 35.1% to 20%. Recent board enhancements could signal strategic shifts beneficial for future governance and dividend policies.
Get an in-depth perspective on Man Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
Our valuation report unveils the possibility Man Group's shares may be trading at a discount.
Halfords Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Halfords Group plc operates in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, offering a range of motoring and cycling products and services, with a market capitalization of approximately £335.65 million.
Operations: Halfords Group plc generates £995.70 million from its Retail segment and £704.20 million from Autocentres.
Dividend Yield: 6.5%
Halfords Group offers a dividend yield of 6.49%, placing it in the top 25% of UK dividend payers. Despite this, the company has experienced a decline in dividend payments over the past decade and has shown high share price volatility recently. However, its dividends appear sustainable with a payout ratio of 64.2% covered by earnings and a cash payout ratio of 25.1%. Additionally, it is trading at 66.8% below our estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to intrinsic worth.
SThree
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SThree plc is a specialist recruitment firm operating in the STEM sectors across multiple countries including the UK, Germany, and the US, with a market capitalization of approximately £0.58 billion.
Operations: SThree plc generates revenue primarily from the USA (£328.29 million), DACH region (£524.73 million), Rest of Europe (£399.86 million), Middle East & Asia (£42.64 million), and the Netherlands including Spain (£367.64 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
SThree plc recently approved an 11.6 pence final dividend per share at its AGM, reflecting a commitment to return value to shareholders despite a challenging backdrop with a year-on-year revenue decline of 6%. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.1% and 32.5% respectively, indicating sustainability. However, its dividend yield at 3.79% is below the top quartile in the UK market, and historical payments have shown volatility over the past decade.
Summing It All Up
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