STV Group is one of our top dividend-paying companies that can help boost the investment income in your portfolio. These stocks are a safe way to create wealth as their stable and constant yields generally hedge against economic uncertainty and deliver downside protection. A large part of investment returns can be generated by dividend-paying stock given their role in compounding returns over time. Today I will share with you my best paying dividend shares you should be considering for your portfolio.
STV Group plc (LSE:STVG)
STV Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces and broadcasts television programs in the United Kingdom and internationally. Started in 2000, and headed by CEO Robert Woodward, the company employs 508 people and with the market cap of GBP £127.98M, it falls under the small-cap group.
STVG has an appealing dividend yield of 4.67% and is paying out 58.24% of profits as dividends . While the yield has dropped at times in the last 10 years, dividends per share during this time have increased overall from £0 to £0.15. Over the next three years, analysts predict double digit earnings growth for STV Group of 81.9%.
Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LSE:BMY)
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. Formed in 1986, and now run by John Newton, the company employs 622 people and with the company’s market cap sitting at GBP £140.95M, it falls under the small-cap stocks category.
BMY has a nice dividend yield of 3.60% and the company currently pays out 58.35% of its profits as dividends . BMY’s DPS have risen to £0.067 from £0.0366 over a 10 year period. The company has been a reliable payer too, not missing a payment during this time.
Personal Group Holdings Plc (AIM:PGH)
Personal Group Holdings Plc provides short-term accident and health insurance, and employee benefits and financial services in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1984, and currently headed by CEO Mark Scanlon, the company size now stands at 218 people and with the company’s market cap sitting at GBP £143.49M, it falls under the small-cap category.
PGH has an alluring dividend yield of 4.88% and pays out 76.86% of its profit as dividends . PGH’s dividends have seen an increase over the past 10 years, with payments increasing from £0.06 to £0.227 in that time. They have been reliable as well, ensuring that shareholders haven’t missed a payment during this 10 year period. Personal Group Holdings is also reasonably priced, with a PE ratio of 16 that compares favorably with the GB Insurance average of 16.1.