Vimto-maker Nichols has been in business for over 100 years. This family firm boasts impressive quality metrics and a cash-rich balance sheet. Recent performance suggests the business may be returning to growth after a difficult period.
News from my UK dividend share portfolio in April included one upgrade, one downgrade and two possible takeover offers.
My portfolio underperformed the FTSE 100 during the first quarter but dividend income remains stable and the portfolio's quality and valuation metrics remain good, in my view.
5 of my dividend portfolio stocks reported in March, including two with 9%+ yields and two internationally-respected market leaders. To reflect my view on valuation and outlook, I've decided to top up three of these positions.
Four of my model portfolio stocks reported in February, including two high-quality consumer firms, a financial with an 8% dividend yield and an interesting AIM turnaround.
In the absence of any results statements for January, I review trading updates from seven of my income stocks, including upgrades from two FTSE 250 firms and two small caps with 8% dividend yields.
My model dividend portfolio delivered income growth ahead of inflation in 2025, but this didn't translate into capital gains. In this update I review progress and summarise my plan for the year ahead.
Two small-cap dividend shares from my portfolio issued results in December, including an 8% yielder. In this review, I explain why I'm buying more of one of these shares.
I discuss the new momentum rules I've added to my dividend share scoring system and review seven stocks I've selected for top ups.
Turnarounds, positive trends and cyclical plays feature among the results from my dividend portfolio in November. Stocks covered include 3 FTSE 100 members and two small cap high yielders.
Only two of my dividend stocks published results in October. Both of these AIM-listed firms are facing trading headwinds but benefit from long-term management - and potential opportunity. Both also offer attractively high yields.
A disappointing Q3 and two small-cap losses have prompted me to revisit my approach to position sizing and portfolio structure.
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