3 UK Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 3.8%

Simply Wall St · 10/18 07:07

The United Kingdom market has experienced a positive trend, rising 1.6% in the last week and 11% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually. In this favorable environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer stable yields and potential for growth can be an effective strategy for investors looking to benefit from both income and capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) 5.73% ★★★★★★
Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) 8.87% ★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB) 8.32% ★★★★★☆
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX) 6.75% ★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG) 5.98% ★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) 5.98% ★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC) 3.78% ★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) 3.60% ★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) 6.39% ★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) 3.45% ★★★★★☆

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)

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

Overview: Big Yellow Group is the UK's leading brand in self-storage, with a market cap of £2.45 billion.

Operations: Big Yellow Group generates revenue of £199.62 million from providing self storage and related services.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Big Yellow Group offers a reliable dividend history with stable and growing payments over the past decade, though its current yield of 3.6% is below the top UK payers. The dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 81.4% and 84.4%, respectively. Despite recent revenue growth to £50.2 million in Q1 2024, earnings are expected to decline slightly over the next three years, impacting future dividend sustainability considerations.

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

ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)

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

Overview: ME Group International plc operates, sells, and services a range of instant-service equipment in the United Kingdom with a market cap of £774.23 million.

Operations: ME Group International plc generates revenue from its Personal Services segment, amounting to £304.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

ME Group International's dividend payments are reasonably covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 56.1%, though cash flow coverage is tighter at 87.4%. While dividends have increased over the past decade, they have been volatile, impacting reliability. The current yield of 3.83% is lower than top UK payers, but the stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. A new partnership with Motor Fuel Limited could enhance future revenue streams through innovative laundry services across UK sites.

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

Mears Group (LSE:MER)

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

Overview: Mears Group plc, with a market cap of £346.68 million, offers outsourced services to both public and private sectors across the United Kingdom.

Operations: Mears Group plc generates its revenue from two main segments: Management, which contributes £591.63 million, and Maintenance, accounting for £551.73 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Mears Group's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 33.4% and 10.8%, respectively, despite a history of volatility. The recent interim dividend increase to 4.75 pence signals positive momentum, yet the yield remains below top UK payers at 3.62%. Trading at a favorable valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.6x compared to the market's 16.7x, Mears has shown strong earnings growth but faces future decline forecasts.

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

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