# UK high‑yield dividend stocks

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-highyield-dividend-stocks
> Updated: 2026-08-25T09:43:04.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 5.

By late August 2026, Legal & General’s financial performance continued to drive investor interest. Following a 7% rise in core operating profit to £918 million for the first half of 2026—fueled by a 37% jump in fee-related earnings in its Asset Management division—management raised its full-year profit growth expectations to exceed the previous target range of 6% to 9%. 

The company’s global assets under management reached £1.2 trillion during this period. Legal & General is also progressing with its £1.2 billion share buyback programme, having completed approximately £450 million by the end of July 2026.

While the share price recently surged to exceed 300p for the first time in nearly five years, the stock has since experienced volatility. Despite this, it maintains a high dividend yield of 7.7%, remaining the highest among FTSE 100 constituents. Some analysts have expressed caution regarding the stock’s valuation following the recent rally.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Legal & General reports H1 2026 profit rise and raises guidance

Legal & General reported a 7% rise in H1 2026 core operating profit to £918m, raising full-year guidance and continuing a £1.2bn share buyback programme.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-general-reports-h1-2026-profit-rise-and-raises-guidance

### 2026-08-16: Legal & General Group reports strong 2026 earnings and high dividend yield

Legal & General Group plc reports strong 2026 growth, driven by a 37% rise in asset management earnings and a leading 7.1% dividend yield in the FTSE 100.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-general-group-reports-strong-2026-earnings-and-high-dividend-yield

### 2026-08-03: Legal & General shares attract insider buying and top FTSE 100 dividend yield

Insiders bought Lowland (96 shares) and Legal & General (73 shares) in early August, while Legal & General tops FTSE 100 dividend yields at 7.2% and Aberdeen Group offers 6.0%.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-general-group-shares-attract-investors-with-high-dividend-yield

### 2026-07-21: Legal & General and LondonMetric top FTSE 100 with highest dividend yields

Legal & General's 7.5% dividend yield tops FTSE 100, while LondonMetric's near‑7% yield ranks second; both feature in a suggested £20,000 ISA portfolio projected to generate about £1,300 annual tax‑free income.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-general-and-londonmetric-top-ftse-100-with-highest-dividend-yields

### 2026-07-18: Enterprise Products Partners and Legal & General as high‑yield stocks

Enterprise Products Partners offers a 10.9% dividend yield on cost, while Legal & General provides a 7.5% payout, with both stocks highlighted for generating passive income.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enterprise-products-partners-and-legal-general-as-highyield-stocks

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