Dividend Yield: 8.1%

M&G Credit Income Investment Trust recently announced an interim dividend of ￡0.0215 per share, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns despite a less stable dividend history. The company's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 84.8% and 57.4%, respectively. Additionally, the firm became profitable this year, posting net income of ￡13.31 million, a significant turnaround from last year’s loss of ￡2.57 million. However, its short dividend-paying history and previous volatility suggest cautious optimism for long-term stability.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that M&G Credit Income Investment Trust is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Whitbread

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Whitbread plc is a hospitality company that operates hotels and restaurants primarily in the United Kingdom and Germany, with a market capitalization of approximately ￡5.32 billion.

Operations: Whitbread plc generates ￡2.96 billion in revenue from its accommodation, food, and beverage segments.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Whitbread plc recently approved a final dividend of 62.9 pence per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst modest sales growth of 1% totaling ￡739 million for the recent quarter. The company also announced a ￡150 million share buyback program, aiming to enhance shareholder earnings by reducing capital. Despite these positive developments, Whitbread's dividend track record has been unstable over the past decade, with significant annual fluctuations exceeding 20%.

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• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Whitbread's current price could be quite moderate.

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