Dividend share reviews

In-depth, systematic reviews of UK dividend stocks that interest me. These are usually companies that I'd consider for my dividend portfolio, or that I may already own.
Mar
17
New stock: a UK business with a 35-year dividend history and 5% yield

New stock: a UK business with a 35-year dividend history and 5% yield

This engineering group can trace its roots back nearly 200 years, but is continuing to invest in new growth opportunities.
13 min read
Feb
18
After falling 30%, are Diageo shares too cheap to ignore?

After falling 30%, are Diageo shares too cheap to ignore?

FTSE 100 Diageo (LON:DGE) warned on profits in November and is going through a slow patch. Is this an opportunity to add this quality compounder to my dividend portfolio?
13 min read
Dec
09
Is NWF a dividend share to buy now?

Is NWF a dividend share to buy now?

I take a look at AIM-listed distribution specialist NWF Group (LON:NWF) and find plenty to like, including a 27-year dividend history.
16 min read
Nov
18
Is Macfarlane a good dividend share?

Is Macfarlane a good dividend share?

I run small-cap packaging specialist Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) through my dividend screen to see if it makes the grade as a potential portfolio stock.
11 min read
Sep
23
New stock #2: another new share for my dividend portfolio

New stock #2: another new share for my dividend portfolio

I'm maxing out my trading policy this month by buying a second new share for my model dividend portoflio.
8 min read
Sep
16
New stock: a FTSE 250 share I'm buying for dividends and growth

New stock: a FTSE 250 share I'm buying for dividends and growth

This FTSE 250 share boasts a 24-year dividend history and 20%+ returns on capital employed.
15 min read
Aug
26
Is dividend share RWS Holdings an AI bargain?

Is dividend share RWS Holdings an AI bargain?

Shares in AIM-listed RWS Holdings (LON:RWS) have fallen by nearly 70% from their pandemic peak and now yield over 5%.
14 min read
Jul
22
Should I buy dividend giant Shell for my portfolio?

Should I buy dividend giant Shell for my portfolio?

Shell (LON:SHEL) is one of the most popular FTSE 100 dividend shares. How does this energy giant score in my screening system?
16 min read
Jun
10
Portfolio shares: a high-yield stock to replace Direct Line

Portfolio shares: a high-yield stock to replace Direct Line

I reveal the share I've chosen to replace Direct Line in my dividend portfolio and explain why I think this business is compellingly cheap right now.
14 min read
May
13
Is Spirent Communications a quality compounder?

Is Spirent Communications a quality compounder?

FTSE 250 electronics group Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) has high margins and lots of cash. But is it a true quality stock?
10 min read