Professional service names generally suffer from deep cyclicality which can affect companies operating in areas ranging from consulting to security services. Hence, considering economic volatility is crucial when thinking about a professional services company’s profitability. This impacts cash flows which in turn determines the level of dividend payout. During times of growth, these companies could provide a strong boost to your portfolio income. Here are my top dividend stocks in the services industry that could be valuable additions to your current holdings.
Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) has a good dividend yield of 2.22% and distributes 35.61% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends. Liberty Tax, Inc. (NASDAQ:TAX) has a substantial dividend yield of 6.43% and distributes 70.04% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends. Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL) has a nice dividend yield of 3.07% and pays out 36.24% of its profit as dividends , with an expected payout of 44.84% in three years.
Source: Simply Wall St.
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