LSE:LGEN (Legal & General Group Plc)

Legal & General Group Plc (LSE: LGEN)
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With an 8% payout but down 12%, this dividend stock looks cheap to me

Down 12% from March but with a strong balance sheet, great growth plans, and an 8%+ yield, star dividend stock…

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9% yield! I’d buy Legal & General shares for big dividend income

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9.22% a year! This cheap income stock is a once-in-a-decade opportunity and I’m buying it

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Which is better value, the Aviva or Legal & General share price?

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9% dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider right now

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Down 15% from March, this FTSE 100 high-yield star looks cheap to me

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2 UK shares to target for passive income

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Best British value stocks to buy in July

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The Legal & General share price makes it one of my top buys for big dividends

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Frequently Asked Questions

Demand for Legal & General’s services have historically remained strong. But given the various niches it operates in, overall growth hasn’t been particularly impressive, making LGEN stock more popular amongst income investors.

However, it’s worth being aware that the financial services sector is highly regulated. Any intentional or accidental breach of regulations can result in significant financial penalties, potentially destabilising the LGEN share price.

Yes. Legal & General shares pay a cash dividend at an average 52% payout ratio. The stock has one year of consecutive dividend growth.

Barratt Development shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in April and August.

Legal & General shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.