UK Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Up To 4.3%

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Fri, Jul 18, 2025, 2:31 AM 4 min read

The UK stock market has recently experienced some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In such volatile conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking reliable returns amidst broader market uncertainties.

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

Overview: M.P. Evans Group PLC, with a market cap of £642.11 million, operates by owning and developing oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia through its subsidiaries.

Operations: M.P. Evans Group PLC generates its revenue primarily from its plantation operations in Indonesia, which amounted to $352.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

M.P. Evans Group’s dividend payments have increased over the past decade, yet they remain volatile and below top-tier yields in the UK market. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.6% and 30.4%, respectively. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, it presents good relative value compared to peers. Recent board changes include appointing Katherine Coppinger as an independent director, potentially strengthening corporate governance.

• Dive into the specifics of M.P. Evans Group here with our thorough dividend report.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of M.P. Evans Group shares in the market.

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

Overview: MJ Gleeson plc operates in the United Kingdom, focusing on house building and land promotion and sales, with a market cap of £211.53 million.

Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from Gleeson Homes at £343.33 million and Gleeson Land at £8.40 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

MJ Gleeson’s dividend yield is modest compared to the UK’s top payers, though its payout ratio of 38.8% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings. However, past dividend volatility raises sustainability concerns despite recent growth. The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 12.8x against the market’s 16x, indicating good value relative to peers. Recent board appointments may enhance governance stability amidst ongoing strategic adjustments in leadership and corporate guidance expectations.