The UK market has faced recent challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery and its impact on sectors tied to commodities. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Overview: Livermore Investments Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of £91.77 million.
Operations: Livermore Investments Group Limited generates revenue primarily from its equity and debt instruments investment activities, amounting to $23.75 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Livermore Investments Group's dividend yield of 6.19% ranks in the top 25% of UK dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 25.3% and a cash payout ratio of 33%, indicating sustainability from earnings and cash flows. However, dividends have been volatile over the past decade with periods of significant drops. Recent board changes include Mr. Ron Baron's transition to a Non-Executive Director role, potentially impacting strategic direction.
Overview: Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan Joint Stock Company operates as a provider of corporate and retail banking services in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, and Uzbekistan with a market cap of $5.41 billion.
Operations: Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan generates revenue through its segments, with Corporate Banking contributing KZT 483.28 billion, Investment Banking at KZT 272.50 billion, Retail Banking at KZT 153.85 billion, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking providing KZT 152.10 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan's dividend yield of 3.68% is below the top 25% of UK dividend payers, and its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, a low payout ratio of 35% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, with future coverage projected at 48.4%. Recent earnings growth and a fixed-income offering highlight financial stability, though high non-performing loans (6.9%) and low bad loan allowance (76%) remain concerns.
Overview: SThree plc is a specialist recruitment company operating in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics sectors across various countries including the UK and the US, with a market cap of £389.69 million.
Operations: SThree plc's revenue is segmented as follows: USA at £318.74 million, DACH at £490.18 million, Rest of Europe at £384.35 million, Middle East & Asia at £42.03 million, and Netherlands (including Spain) at £366.06 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
SThree's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.2% and 42.9%, respectively. However, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade despite recent growth. The dividend yield of 5.92% is slightly below the top UK payers, yet it trades at a good relative value compared to peers. A recent £20 million share buyback program may impact capital structure positively but does not directly address dividend stability concerns.
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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:LIV LSE:HSBK and LSE:STEM.
