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3 UK Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 6%
The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, closing lower amid weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global markets and their impact on UK equities. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate fluctuating market conditions.
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
WPP (LSE:WPP)
6.73%
★★★★★★
Man Group (LSE:EMG)
7.23%
★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)
5.20%
★★★★★☆
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)
3.25%
★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)
6.55%
★★★★★☆
Treatt (LSE:TET)
3.09%
★★★★★☆
NWF Group (AIM:NWF)
4.82%
★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)
7.05%
★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)
6.82%
★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)
3.68%
★★★★★☆
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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in owning, operating, and developing oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia with a market cap of £313.58 million.
Operations: Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc generates revenue primarily from its operations in oil palm plantations located in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Anglo-Eastern Plantations has shown a promising increase in earnings, up 44.6% over the past year, and announced a proposed final dividend of 51 cents per share for 2024. Despite its low dividend yield of 4.74% compared to the UK market's top tier, dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 29.8% and 44.7%, respectively. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the last decade.
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Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Anglo-Eastern Plantations' share price might be too optimistic.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: HSBC Holdings plc is a global financial institution offering a wide range of banking and financial services, with a market cap of approximately £152.57 billion.
Operations: HSBC Holdings plc generates revenue through its Corporate and Institutional Banking segment with $20.05 billion and International Wealth and Premier Banking segment with $17.15 billion, while also accounting for a segment adjustment of $27.58 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
HSBC Holdings' dividend payments have been unstable, with a volatile track record over the past eight years. Despite this, dividends are currently covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 60.7%, and they are expected to remain covered in three years at 50%. The recent $2 billion fixed-income offering and collaboration on blockchain-based services highlight HSBC's strategic initiatives but do not directly impact dividend reliability. Additionally, HSBC faces challenges with high bad loan levels at 2.2%.
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According our valuation report, there's an indication that HSBC Holdings' share price might be on the expensive side.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Pharos Energy plc is an independent energy company focused on exploring, developing, and producing oil and gas properties in Vietnam and Egypt, with a market cap of £80.93 million.
Operations: Pharos Energy plc generates revenue from its operations in Egypt and Southeast Asia, with contributions of $20.70 million and $115.40 million respectively.
Dividend Yield: 6%
Pharos Energy's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, but recent increases highlight an effort to stabilize returns. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 26.8% and 21.7%, respectively. Despite a challenging revenue environment, Pharos has declared a final dividend of 0.847 pence per share for 2024, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns amidst operational changes and executive departures.
Dive into the specifics of Pharos Energy here with our thorough dividend report.
Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Pharos Energy's share price might be too pessimistic.
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:AEP LSE:HSBA and LSE:PHAR.
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