From Morningstar: 2025-04-02 06:42:00

Investors seeking steady income and growth turn to dividend-paying stocks with healthy balance sheets and high yields. In Q1 2025, the top UK dividend-payers were Fresnillo, Airtel Africa, and Ithaca Energy. The Morningstar UK Index rose 7.2% in the past quarter, with top performers like Fresnillo gaining 101% over the year.

The top 10 UK dividend stocks of Q1 2025 included Fresnillo, Airtel Africa, Ithaca Energy, BAE Systems, TBC Bank Group, Prudential UK, Endeavour Mining, Coca-Cola HBC, Bakkavor Group, and Genus. These companies saw impressive gains in the first quarter and over the past 12 months, with varying dividend yields.

Fresnillo, a precious metals and mining company, rose 50.6% in Q1 with a 2.75% forward dividend yield. Airtel Africa, a telecom services firm, gained 45.8% with a 2.91% dividend yield. Ithaca Energy, an oil and gas exploration company, saw a 44.6% increase and a 17.16% dividend yield. BAE Systems, TBC Bank Group, Prudential UK, Endeavour Mining, Coca-Cola HBC, Bakkavor Group, and Genus also delivered strong performance.

The Morningstar UK Dividend Yield Focus Index tracks high-quality, dividend-paying UK stocks. It rose 7.2% in Q1, outperforming the overall UK stock market. Investors can use Morningstar tools to research top dividend stocks, analyze valuations, and track performance. Companies like Fresnillo, Airtel Africa, and Ithaca Energy offer attractive growth potential and income opportunities for investors.



Read more at Morningstar: The 10 Best-Performing UK Dividend Stocks