Top UK Dividend Stocks Featuring Livermore Investments Group And Two More

Simply Wall St · 10/16 07:07

Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has remained flat, yet it has risen by 6.5% over the past 12 months with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this context of steady growth and promising earnings potential, identifying strong dividend stocks like Livermore Investments Group can be an effective strategy for investors seeking reliable income streams amidst evolving market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) 5.71% ★★★★★★
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) 3.11% ★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB) 8.45% ★★★★★☆
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX) 6.72% ★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) 6.59% ★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG) 6.04% ★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) 5.94% ★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC) 3.90% ★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) 3.70% ★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) 3.53% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 60 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Livermore Investments Group (AIM:LIV)

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

Overview: Livermore Investments Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of £77.72 million.

Operations: Livermore Investments Group Limited generates revenue from its Equity and Debt Instruments Investment Activities, amounting to $23.75 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Livermore Investments Group recently declared an interim dividend of US$0.0423 per share, payable in November 2024, supported by a significant earnings increase to US$9.67 million for the half year ending June 30, 2024. Despite its attractive dividend yield of 7.04% and a low price-to-earnings ratio of 5.1x, Livermore's dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade, though they are currently well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 25.3% and 33%, respectively.

AIM:LIV Dividend History as at Oct 2024
AIM:LIV Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Drax Group (LSE:DRX)

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

Overview: Drax Group plc, with a market cap of £2.46 billion, operates in renewable power generation across the United Kingdom.

Operations: Drax Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Generation segment (£5.99 billion), followed by Customers (£4.38 billion) and Pellet Production (£878.40 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Drax Group's dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a low payout ratio of 14.4%, and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 23.1%. Despite this coverage, its dividend history is marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent strategic moves include refinancing £450 million in sustainability-linked credit and launching carbon offset initiatives with Karbon-X Corp., which may enhance long-term sustainability efforts. However, Drax's dividend yield remains below top-tier UK payers at 3.75%.

LSE:DRX Dividend History as at Oct 2024
LSE:DRX Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Morgan Sindall Group (LSE:MGNS)

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

Overview: Morgan Sindall Group plc is a UK-based construction and regeneration company with a market cap of £1.49 billion.

Operations: Morgan Sindall Group plc's revenue segments include Fit Out (£1.24 billion), Construction (£1.02 billion), Infrastructure (£989.20 million), Property Services (£191.80 million), Urban Regeneration (£148.40 million), and Partnership Housing (£845.20 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Morgan Sindall Group's dividend is well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 44.7% and 33.4%, respectively. Despite a history of volatility, dividends have grown over the past decade, recently increasing by 15% to £0.415 per share. The yield remains lower than top UK payers at 3.76%. Recent executive changes include Mark Robson joining as a director, bringing strategic and financial expertise from his previous roles at Howden Joinery Group plc and Delta plc.

LSE:MGNS Dividend History as at Oct 2024
LSE:MGNS Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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