From Morningstar: 2024-05-02 06:57:00

In April 2024, the best-performing dividend stocks in the UK included Anglo American (AAL), Plus500 (PLUS), and Diversified Energy (DEC). The Morningstar UK Dividend Yield Focus Index rose 1.6% over the past year, while the overall UK stock market gained 7.3%. Some top-performing stocks had significant gains, with Anglo American rising 35% and Diversified Energy gaining 18.8%.

Other top-performing dividend stocks included GlobalData, OSB Group, NatWest, PZ Cussons, AstraZeneca, Morgan Advanced Materials, and HSBC. Each of these companies saw notable increases in their stock prices and dividends. To find more high-quality, undervalued dividend stocks, investors can refer to the Morningstar UK Dividend Yield Focus Index and use screening tools on Morningstar’s platform. By doing so, investors can create a watchlist of dividend-paying stocks to follow and potentially grow their income investments over time.



Read more at Morningstar: Best-Performing UK Dividend Stocks for the Month