3 UK shares to consider for value, growth AND dividends in 2025!

These ‘Swiss Army Knife’ stocks could prove exceptional buys right now. Here’s why Royston Wild thinks they’re top UK shares to consider.

| More on:

The content of this article was relevant at the time of publishing. Circumstances change continuously and caution should therefore be exercised when relying upon any content contained within this article.

Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear

Image source: Getty Images

When investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you put in.

Read More

The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of personal advice. Investments in a currency other than sterling are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing, which may affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock price rises in the currency of origin. Stocks listed on overseas exchanges may be subject to additional dealing and exchange rate charges, and may have other tax implications, and may not provide the same, or any, regulatory protection as in the UK.

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More.

The UK is home to a wide selection of great growth, value and income shares. Many great London-listed companies even meet all three of these prized qualities.

Here are three of my favourite all-rounders for the New Year. Each of them is tipped to deliver spectacular profits growth in 2025, leaving them trading on rock-bottom price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios.

They also all carry dividend yields that could turbocharge investors’ passive income. Let me explain why I think they’re worth serious consideration today.

Should you invest £1,000 in Coca-Cola HBC right now?

When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Coca-Cola HBC made the list?

See the 6 stocks

1. Michelmersh Brick

Created with Highcharts 11.4.3Michelmersh Brick Plc PriceZoom1M3M6MYTD1Y5Y10YALLwww.fool.co.uk

Predicted annual earnings growth: 24%

P/E ratio: 10.2 times

Dividend yield: 5%

Michelmersh Brick‘s (LSE:MBH) fortunes are tied to those of the broader housing market. It had a horrid time in 2024 as reduced build activity dented demand for its building materials.

This may remain the case if interest rates remain at current levels. But with further Bank of England cuts predicted, 2025 looks like being a much kinder year for the penny stock. It should also continue to receive support from the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) market, reflecting the grand old age of Britain’s housing stock.

The brickmaker’s profits might receive a boost too if the government makes progress on plans to build 1.5 new homes in the five years to 2029.

2. Bakkavor

Created with Highcharts 11.4.3Bakkavor Group Plc PriceZoom1M3M6MYTD1Y5Y10YALLwww.fool.co.uk

Predicted annual earnings growth: 10%

P/E ratio: 11.8 times

Dividend yield: 6.2%

FTSE 250-listed Bakkavor (LSE:BAKK) supplies fresh food to supermarkets and foodservice providers across the UK, US and China. We’re talking about a wide range of products including salads and pizzas, dips and puddings.

The ‘food on the go’ market is huge and growing in response to our changing lifestyles. Our appetite for well-prepared, quality food is undimmed, although we feel that we often lack the time or energy to make something ourselves. This is where Bakkavor comes in.

I like the steps the company’s made in recent times to improve global capacity. But with 84% of revenues sourced from the UK, bear in mind that it could suffer some near-term sales issues if economic conditions at home remain weak.

3. M&G

Created with Highcharts 11.4.3M&g Plc PriceZoom1M3M6MYTD1Y5Y10YALLwww.fool.co.uk

Predicted annual earnings growth: 94%

P/E ratio: 8.1 times

Dividend yield: 10.4%

Financial services provider M&G (LSE:MNG) could see earnings take off if, as expected, central banks cut interest rates further. It also stands to gain from rising demand for asset management services as more and more people proactively plan for retirement.

M&G is an industry giant, enjoying strong brand recognition and enormous scale that allows it to exploit these opportunities. Admittedly, it faces intense market competition. But I think it can deliver impressive and sustained growth due to demographic changes across its territories.

I also like this FTSE 100 share because of its strong capital base (its Solvency II ratio rose to 210% as of June). This gives it considerable scope to invest for growth while still paying enormous dividends.

We think earning passive income has never been easier

Do you like the idea of dividend income?

The prospect of investing in a company just once, then sitting back and watching as it potentially pays a dividend out over and over?

If you’re excited by the thought of regular passive income payments, as well as the potential for significant growth on your initial investment…

Then we think you’ll want to see this report inside Motley Fool Share Advisor — ‘5 Essential Stocks For Passive Income Seekers’.

What’s more, today we’re giving away one of these stock picks, absolutely free!

Get your free passive income stock pick

Should you invest, the value of your investment may rise or fall and your capital is at risk. Before investing, your individual circumstances should be assessed. Consider taking independent financial advice.

Royston Wild has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended M&g Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.

More on Investing Articles

Hand of person putting wood cube block with word VALUE on wooden table
Investing Articles

Around a 1-year high, is there enough value left in Next’s share price to make it worth me buying?

Next’s share price has risen a lot in eight months, but there could still be a lot of value left…

Read more »

Group of young friends toasting each other with beers in a pub
Investing Articles

OMG DYOR but IMO this ‘cool’ FTSE 100 stock offers bangin’ VFM!

Despite being one of the least trendy 50-somethings around, our writer considers how Gen Z could help push this FTSE…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth stocks to consider as stock markets sink

I think these Footsie and FTSE 250 growth shares could be very shrewd buys to consider in the current climate.…

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 shares I’ve bought in the 2025 stock market sell-off

The stock market has experienced a lot of turbulence in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon has been taking advantage and buying…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Investors considering HSBC shares could aim for £8,453 a year in passive income from just £5 a day!

A relatively small daily investment in HSBC shares over several years can produce an extraordinary level of annual passive income…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen! Is this the moment investors have been waiting for?

Even the Rolls-Royce share price can't escape current stock market volatility, falling slightly over the last week. Should investors consider…

Read more »

Modern suburban family houses with car on driveway
Investing Articles

Down 59% from its 12-month highs, is this FTSE 250 stock too cheap to ignore?

Shares in FTSE 250 housebuilder Vistry are almost certainly too cheap to ignore. But are they discounted enough to offset…

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

As the S&P 500 struggles to recover, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

The S&P 500 is fighting to regain its February highs amid ongoing trade tariff uncertainty. Our writer looks to the…

Read more »