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The Dividend Note

My thoughts on recent UK dividend share news and company results. To search for past coverage of a company, type its ticker code into the search box at the top of the page.
Nov
16
Dividend notes: 12% yield from this unloved financial? AV, LIO, CSN (16/11/23)

Dividend notes: 12% yield from this unloved financial? AV, LIO, CSN (16/11/23)

I review the latest updates from unloved high yielders, Aviva, Chesnara and Liontrust Asset Management. Are these big payouts safe?
7 min read
Nov
15
Dividend notes: quality growth + beating expectations - EXPN, GEN, CGS (15/11/23)

Dividend notes: quality growth + beating expectations - EXPN, GEN, CGS (15/11/23)

I review updates from dividend shares Experian, Castings and Genuit and find (mostly) good news.
9 min read
Nov
14
Dividend notes: profit upgrades x3 - HILS, AZN, BME (14/11/23)

Dividend notes: profit upgrades x3 - HILS, AZN, BME (14/11/23)

I take a look at AstraZeneca, B&M and Hill & Smith; all three companies have upgraded their profit guidance over the last week.
8 min read
Nov
10
Dividend notes: contrasting fortunes - DGE, RDW, TW (10/11/23)

Dividend notes: contrasting fortunes - DGE, RDW, TW (10/11/23)

My thoughts on this week's market-moving trading updates from Diageo, Redrow and Taylor Wimpey.
6 min read
Nov
08
Dividend notes: turnaround + stock overhang - MKS, RS1 (08/11/2023)

Dividend notes: turnaround + stock overhang - MKS, RS1 (08/11/2023)

Half-year results from Marks and Spencer and RS Group provide a sharp contrast in performance.
8 min read
Nov
01
Dividend notes: big cap roundup - BP, GSK, NXT (01/11/23)

Dividend notes: big cap roundup - BP, GSK, NXT (01/11/23)

I review third-quarter updates from FTSE 100 dividend shares BP, GSK and Next.
7 min read
Oct
31
Dividend notes: this 8% yield looks safe to me - SXS, TCAP (31/10/23)

Dividend notes: this 8% yield looks safe to me - SXS, TCAP (31/10/23)

I review third-quarter updates from FTSE 250 precision engineer Spectris and financial firm TP ICAP, which has an 8% dividend yield.
5 min read
Oct
27
Dividend notes: patience could be rewarded - BAG, MAB1, JHD (27/10/23)

Dividend notes: patience could be rewarded - BAG, MAB1, JHD (27/10/23)

I review recent results from UK dividend shares AG Barr, Mortgage Advice Bureau, and James Halstead.
11 min read
Oct
26
Dividend notes: markets shrug despite stable outlook - INCH, BMY (26/10/23)

Dividend notes: markets shrug despite stable outlook - INCH, BMY (26/10/23)

I review the latest updates from Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury Publishing and FTSE 250 automotive group Inchcape.
8 min read
Sep
21
Dividend notes: quality dividends for my watch list - RSW, CHH (20/09/23)

Dividend notes: quality dividends for my watch list - RSW, CHH (20/09/23)

I review recent results from engineer Renishaw (LON:RSW) and tableware manufacturer Churchill China (LON:CHH) and find plenty to like.
8 min read