Embark Early Education's Dividend Yield Soars to 8.6%, But Dividend Sustainability Remains a Concern

Embark Early Education will pay a dividend of A$0.015 per share on September 19, resulting in an 8.6% dividend yield. While the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, it has a history of cuts and limited growth potential. The company has issued 15% of shares outstanding, which could hinder dividend growth. Overall, the stock does not make a great dividend investment.

MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX)

In a significant move to bolster its midstream operations, MPLX LP has acquired Northwind Delaware Holdings for $2.38 billion. The acquisition, finalized on July 2, 2025, aims to enhance MPLX's presence in the Permian Basin value chains, thereby improving operational efficiency and market reach [1]. For the second quarter of 2025, MPLX reported a discounted cash flow (DCF) of $1.4 billion, facilitating the return of $1.1 billion in capital to shareholders. The company continues to offer a current dividend yield of 7.5%, providing a stable income stream for investors. Analysts remain bullish on MPLX's prospects, with Stifel analyst Selman Akyol reaffirming a buy rating and increasing the price forecast to $60 [1].

EOG Resources

EOG Resources, an oil and gas exploration and production company, reported its quarterly earnings and dividend payouts for Q2 2025. The company paid $528 million in dividends and repurchased $600 million worth of shares. EOG Resources also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable on October 31, 2025, with an annualized dividend of $4.08 per share and a dividend yield of 3.4% [2].

UK Dividend Stocks

Amid recent market volatility, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. Top UK dividend stocks offer reliable income streams and serve as a buffer against market fluctuations. Clarkson PLC, Morgan Sindall Group plc, and Wilmington plc are among the top dividend payers, with yields ranging from 3% to 3.3% [3]. These companies have shown volatility in their dividend payments but remain well-covered by earnings and cash flows. However, investors should be cautious about the limited growth potential and historical cuts in dividends.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wall-street-analysts-recommend-3-dividend-stocks-steady-returns-uncertainty-2508/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/capital-one-financial-weighs-in-on-eog-resources-q3-earnings-2025-08-20/
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/3-uk-dividend-stocks-3-064026621.html