Dividend-paying companies such as Bloomsbury Publishing and Personal Group Holdings can diversify your portfolio cash flow by paying constant and large dividends. These stocks are a safe bet to increase your portfolio value as they provide both steady income and cushion against market risks. A sizeable part of portfolio returns can be produced by dividend stocks due to their contribution to compounding returns in the long run. Below are more huge dividend-paying stocks that continues to add value to my portfolio holdings.
Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LSE:BMY)
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. Founded in 1986, and currently run by John Newton, the company provides employment to 622 people and with the market cap of GBP £129.94M, it falls under the small-cap category.
BMY has a solid dividend yield of 3.87% and has a payout ratio of 58.35% . In the last 10 years, shareholders would have been happy to see the company increase its dividend from £0.0366 to £0.067. During this period, they haven’t missed a payment, as one would expect from a company increasing their dividend.
Personal Group Holdings Plc (AIM:PGH)
Personal Group Holdings Plc provides short-term accident and health insurance, and employee benefits and financial services in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1984, and headed by CEO Mark Scanlon, the company size now stands at 218 people and with the company’s market capitalisation at GBP £127.68M, we can put it in the small-cap group.
PGH has an appealing dividend yield of 5.41% and the company has a payout ratio of 76.86% . Over the past 10 years, PGH has increased its dividends from £0.06 to £0.227. The company has been a reliable payer too, not missing a payment during this time. The company has a lower PE ratio than the GB Insurance industry, which interested investors would be happy to see. The company’s PE is currently 14.4 while the industry is sitting higher at 15.9.
Communisis plc (LSE:CMS)
Communisis plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated marketing services in the United Kingdom and internationally. Started in 1994, and now led by CEO Andy Blundell, the company currently employs 2,073 people and with the company’s market capitalisation at GBP £115.52M, we can put it in the small-cap category.
CMS has a substantial dividend yield of 4.48% and is distributing 57.43% of earnings as dividends . Despite some volatility in the yield, DPS has risen in the last 10 years from £0.01318 to £0.0242. Communisis is also reasonably priced, with a PE ratio of 12.8 that compares favorably with the GB Commercial Services and Supplies average of 21.5.