Some challenges

Like many other airlines, Wizz Air was pummelled by the pandemic. Border restrictions meant that the majority of scheduled flights were cancelled.

Given that the firm’s base is in Hungary, the outbreak of war in Ukraine also caused the shares to plummet. Many investors believed that this event would materially impact the company’s ability to fly.

More recently, there have been concerns regarding how rising oil prices will affect the business. This trend has resulted in climbing jet fuel prices and, given that Wizz Air suspended its hedging policy for a period, rising costs have dented recent balance sheets. 

All of these factors have weighed heavily on the firm, but things now seem to be starting to recover.

In recent months, the company completed a deal with Airbus to purchase 102 additional A321 aircraft. These will be delivered over the coming years, but this is an early indication that Wizz Air is once again focused on expansion and maintenance of its fleet of aircraft.

Calmer skies ahead?

There are other, arguably more important, metrics by which to gauge the health of an airline, however.

These include passenger statistics and load factors. The first obviously tells us the number of passengers who travelled, while the second shows what proportion that number is of the total number of available seats.

Wizz Air releases monthly passenger number reports. For September, it carried around 4.57m passengers. This represents a 51.5% increase compared to the same period in 2021.

Furthermore, the load factor for September was 87.1%. This suggests that the firm also now has more planes in the sky. 

The company announced that it’s expanding operations into Romania. This could be an opportunity to tap into a market that still may be underserved by other airlines. 

Like the purchase of new aircraft, the move into Romania gives me confidence that Wizz Air is beginning to think about growth, instead of being focused on survival during the pandemic.  

With an operating cash flow of £1.1bn, the business should also be able to respond to any challenges that may arise in the short term. 

Overall, the airline has endured a difficult period over the last couple of years. While it’s not out of the woods yet, it seems that things are starting to take a more positive turn. The fall in the share price is significant and may present value. 

However, I would like to see further recovery in the travel sector, and consistently improved passenger statistics, before I think about buying the shares.

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It’s no secret that rising energy bills and inflation have drained a lot of disposable cash from bank accounts recently. With my savings account dry, I’m turning to these two UK stocks to aim for long-term growth. Let’s take a closer look to see why I find them so attractive.

Strong operating cash flow

The first company I’m looking at is Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF). The business – a food and ingredients specialist and fashion retailer – has seen its share price fall 20% in the past three months. At the time of writing, it’s trading at 1,279p.

An interesting aspect of the company is its dividend policy. For the year ended September 2021, it paid 40.5p per share. This equates to a yield of around 1.61% at current levels. While this isn’t the highest on the market, it’s still competitive.

Dividend policies may be subject to change in the future.

The firm recently released its full-year expectations for the year ended September 2022. It forecasts that revenue will be â€œwell ahead” of last year’s results.

In addition, adjusted operating profit may be higher than last year, while its fashion retail chain Primark could have year-on-year sales growth of 40%.

However, operating profit and earnings per share (EPS) are expected to fall in the coming year. This is largely due to inflation and supply chain issues.  

Despite this, the business has operating cash flow of £2.03bn, meaning that it should be able to navigate through any short-term problems that arise.

Surging profits

Second, I’m drawn to Glencore (LSE:GLEN). In the past three months, the shares have climbed 14% and currently trade at 494p.

The mining firm also has an attractive dividend yield of 4.39%. Last year it paid $0.26 per share. 

The business has benefited from elevated commodity prices over the last couple of years. Much of this has been caused by the economic reopening following the pandemic.

For the six months to 30 June, interim core profit increased by $10.3bn. Furthermore, the company will return $4.5bn to shareholders through a share buyback scheme and a special distribution. It’s good to know that I could gain income in addition to dividend payments.

There is, however, the real threat posed by supply chain issues. In addition, a recession may lead to a downturn in demand for many of the commodities that Glencore produces.

Despite this, the firm is still a major player in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. It’s widely expected that the price of LNG will continue to rise as demand increases through the winter. This could be good news for Glencore.

Overall, both companies offer growth prospects and a potentially stable income stream. With these things in mind, I’ll be adding both businesses to my portfolio soon as I steadily rebuild my cash reserves.

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I’ve long searched for stocks from which I can derive an income. In most cases, I opt to invest in top dividend shares from across the indexes. I’ve recently found two well-established firms with attractive dividends, so let’s take a closer look.

A rising silver price

The first company to which my attention is drawn is Fresnillo (LSE:FRES). For 2021, the business – a FTSE 100 silver and gold miner – paid a dividend of $0.34 per share. At current levels, this equates to a yield of around 3.34%.

The shares are up over 16% in the last three months. At the time of writing, they’re trading at 769p.

Much of this positive price action has to do with the underlying price of silver. This has increased around 5.6% in the last three months. 

What this essentially means is that the value of Fresnillo’s product is climbing. This is good news for the company.

For the six months to 30 June, however, profits fell by 54.3%. While this may seem disappointing, it’s worth noting that much of this was down to lower productivity and a weak silver price.

The threat of further pandemic-related worker absences, though, is still something I’m aware of.

Despite this, the firm has just completed the electrification of its Juanicipio mine. This development should lead to higher productivity rates in the coming months.

Safe and secure?

The second firm I’m looking at for dividend purposes is BAE Systems (LSE:BA.). In 2021, the defence company paid a dividend of 25.1p per share. This is equivalent to a yield of 2.97%. 

The company is in the latter stages of securing a deal with the UK government to build five new warships. These would be used for surveillance in the North Sea. 

Previously, it won a similar contract to construct three ships, which was worth an estimated £3.7bn. This new deal, if completed, could be very good news for the firm.

The investment business Deutsche Bank also recently raised its price target for BAE Systems from 860p to 970p. It cited an improved cash flow outlook for this change.

The firm does face the threat posed by inflation, however, and is also working to mitigate the rising prices of raw materials, like steel.

Despite this, it’s embarking on a £1.5bn share buyback scheme. This is another way I could derive income from this investment and signals a healthy company.

Additionally, it stated that underlying operating profits climbed by 8.2% for the six months to 30 June.

Overall, both of these businesses are attractive prospects for potentially deriving an income. While they face challenges, like production issues and inflation, I think they could perform well over the long term. To that end, I’ll add them both to my portfolio soon.

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While finding the best growth shares on the market can be thrilling, I find it equally rewarding to uncover the strongest income shares. To that end, I’ve trawled through the indexes and found two businesses that I think fit the bill. They have solid dividend yields, so should I add them both to my portfolio soon? Let’s take a closer look.

Smoking hot?

The shares in Imperial Brands (LSE:IMB) have performed comparatively well recently. In the past six months, they’re up 17% and currently trade at 1,990p.

The firm – a cigarette manufacturer – has a very attractive dividend yield of 6.98%. For the year ended September 2021, the company paid a dividend of 139.08p. 

I’m aware that dividend policies may be subject to change in the future. But it’s good to know that I could derive this relatively high level on income. 

The firm also published sparkling results for the year ended September. In the report, the business stated that it had traded in line with expectations. Furthermore, it’s embarking on a £1bn share buyback scheme. This is appealing to me, a potential investor, because it means the possibility of more income. 

These schemes are essentially ways for companies to return profits to shareholders. They’re an indication that the business is in a strong financial state of health. 

There is, of course, the threat posed by inflation. It’s possible that higher costs and wages could lead to diminishing profits. Despite this, the firm has increased its market share across many important economies in Europe.

A high oil price

Second, Shell (LSE:SHEL) shares have been volatile of late, having climbed nearly 11% in the past six months. At the time of writing, they’re trading at 2,349.5p.

The oil and gas giant paid a dividend of $0.89 per share in 2021. At current levels, this equates to a yield of 2.82%

The business has been benefiting from markedly higher oil prices. These have been caused by heightened demand following the pandemic. Furthermore, a perceived supply shortage after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent prices to well over $100 per barrel. 

Unsurprisingly, for the three months to 30 June, the company posted profits of $11.5bn. In addition, its refining profit margin per barrel tripled, quarter on quarter, to $28 per barrel. 

One concern of mine is whether oil prices can remain elevated for long. The factors leading to the price spike may also be resolved in coming months. Despite this, the winter period may bring with it increased demand for oil for customers to heat houses.

Overall, both of these well-established businesses boast solid dividends. Underpinned by strong results, it’s likely that these dividend policies could continue for the foreseeable future. With that in mind, I’ll add both companies to my portfolio soon.

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The return of the high street?

One of the most recognisable high street names is Greggs (LSE:GRG). The bakery firm is looking to expand following impressive results. 

Despite this, its share price has fallen 28.5% in the past six months. It’s currently trading at 1,880p.

The business recently released results for the 13 weeks to 1 October. The report showed that sales were up 14.6%, year on year. 

Additionally, the company opened 90 new shops on a net basis. This is an indication that the firm has recovered to a position where it can once again focus on expansion, following a difficult period during the pandemic.

What’s more, it declared an interim dividend of 15p per share. This is consistent with last year, and it’s good to know that I could derive income from my investment. 

That said, I know this dividend policy may be subject to change in the future.

Greggs is facing inflationary pressures and expects inflation for the whole of 2022 to come in at 9%. However, the real number may be significantly higher.

Although this may be a problem, the business sought to act early and has forward purchased much of its food and energy. This gives me hope that it may not get hit too hard by rising costs.

Emerging markets recovery?

The second company that may be good value for my portfolio is Ashmore (LSE:ASHM). I already own shares in this emerging markets asset manager, but I suspect now may be a good time to add to my position.

The shares are down nearly 12% in the past six months and trade just above the £2 level.

The riskier emerging markets sector has been hit hardest by economic developments, like higher interest rates. 

It’s therefore no surprise that Ashmore reported a 32% decline in assets under management for the year ended 30 June. 

Furthermore, over the same period, operating profit fell from £192.9m to £119.2m. 

While this may seem disappointing, I always remember that Ashmore invests with a long-term mindset. 

With a diverse portfolio, including exposure to many up and coming Asian economies, I think the business could produce improved results as the economic shock of the pandemic passes.

It also has an attractive dividend yield of 8.11%, which is one of the highest on the market. I have already benefited from dividend payments as an existing shareholder.

Overall, both of these companies could be in strong positions to grow over the long term. Although Ashmore’s share price has fallen far below my entry level, I will buy more shares soon to reduce my average weighted price. In addition, I’ll buy Greggs shares to gain exposure to the recovering high street.

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I’ve kept an eye on the Lloyds (LSE:LLOY) share price for quite some time now. As we’re in a trend of rising interest rates, I wonder whether now could be the time to add the stock to my portfolio. Could it stand to benefit over the long term? Let’s take a closer look. 

Rising interest rates

The shares have generally moved with the broader stock market, continuing to slide. In the past week, they’re down 6.5% and currently trade at 43p.

Although the share price has been falling, the firm – a FTSE 100 banking business – has been benefiting from a climate of higher interest rates. 

In the UK, these are now set at 2.25%. This means that the company can charge its customers more when they borrow money. Customers usually do this in the form of loans and mortgages, and Lloyds is one of the largest players in the mortgage market. 

While this has brought the business rising profits and broader net interest margins, rising rates may be a double-edged sword.   

Potential customers may be put off taking on more debt as inflation continues at pace and energy bills climb. 

This tough economic climate may also affect existing customers, who could eventually default on loans. This would obviously be bad news for the company.

A bargain?

Yet while there are obvious risks facing Lloyds, it has already shown that it can convert higher interest rates into profits on balance sheets. 

These rates also show no signs of slowing, and Citi has forecast that inflation could reach 18% in the UK by the beginning of 2023. If this forecast turns out to be accurate, the Bank of England will likely maintain rate hikes for the foreseeable future.

This may continue to bolster the company’s future results. 

The business also has an attractive dividend yield of over 5%. While this isn’t the highest on the market, it’s certainly competitive. It’s good to know that I could derive income from an investment in the firm, besides potential value. 

There’s another reason why Lloyds shares are appealing to me at the moment. This is that its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is lower than the average of its competitors. The P/E ratio essentially measures the current share price compared to its earnings per share. 

The Lloyds P/E ratio sits just under 7. The average of the UK banking sector is around 10, indicating that I may be getting a bargain if I buy the shares soon.

Interest rates are rising and overall, I see this benefiting the company. While there are some risks that could arise in the future, I think the rewards could outweigh them. To that end, I’ll buy the shares soon to hopefully pick up a bargain.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: a previous version of this article stated that Harbour Energy’s production range was lowered, rather than narrowed.

I’m always on the hunt for shares that could be on the rise. To that end, I’ve trawled through the indices and I think I’ve found two FTSE 100 stocks that could soon take off. How have I arrived at this conclusion? Let’s take a closer look.

A higher oil price

First, Harbour Energy (LSE:HBR) may be in a prime position to surge. Over a number of months, the oil producer has been benefiting from elevated oil prices. 

Brent crude, for instance, is now camped above the $90 per barrel mark. What this means is that the value of Harbour Energy’s produce is continually rising.

Unsurprisingly, the shares are up 42% in the past three months and, at the time of writing, they’re trading at 449p.

For the six months to 30 June, the business reported pre-tax profits of $1.5bn. This was a huge rise compared with the previous year, when this figure stood at $120m. 

Given these sparkling results, the company increased its share buyback programme by $100m to $300m. This is essentially a way for the firm to return profits to shareholders and is an indication that it’s financially healthy.

However, Harbour Energy did narrow its production range. This was largely due to the late arrival of two rigs in the UK.

Despite this, there’s still huge demand for oil and I think the company may continue to benefit from high oil prices. This will likely only be good news for the share price.

Strong revenue growth expectations

Next, Reckitt Benckiser (LSE:RKT) also catches my attention. The company – a consumer goods conglomerate – has posted consistent results over recent years. In the past month, the shares are down 6% and trade at 5,960p. 

The business first of all has an attractive dividend policy. For 2021, it paid a total dividend of 174.6p. At current levels, this equates to a yield of 2.9%. 

It’s important to note, however, that dividend policies may be subject to change at a future date.

The firm has revenue growth expectations of between 5% and 8% for the whole of 2022 and made £370m worth of savings in the first half of the year. 

In a climate of increased hygiene awareness, Reckitt’s Dettol brand has performed very well. While many of the pandemic restrictions are now gone, I expect that reliance on cleaning products will be here to stay. 

There is, of course, inflationary risk. This could come in the form of higher costs and wages. It’s possible that this could dent future balance sheets, but the company has increased its prices in order to try and offset these risks.

Overall, high oil prices and attractive revenue growth expectations lead me to believe that both of these businesses could soar in the near future. To that end, I’ll add them both to my portfolio soon. 

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The stock market has continued to fall in an environment of rising interest rates and rampant inflation. However, I’m beginning to wonder if these two FTSE 100 shares are now so low that they could be value investments. Is now the time for me to buy before a potential market bounce? Let’s take a closer look. 

Rising revenue and profit

During the pandemic lockdowns, many people turned to online gaming and gambling to pass the time.

It should come as no surprise, then, that betting firm Entain (LSE:ENT) is on my radar. In the past month, the shares have fallen 7% and this may provide an opportunity to pick up a bargain.

The business has seen a recent resurgence in its retail segment, as more shops have reopened following months of lockdown.

For the six months to 30 June, group revenue grew 19% to £2.1bn. Underlying cash profit also increased by 17%, finally settling at £471m.

With more shops open, however, operating costs rose by 31%. These costs do pose risks to the company going forward. 

It’s possible that rising energy prices and the cost of running shops begin to eat into profit margins on future balance sheets.  

Despite this, the firm has performed well in the face of immense challenges, and I think that it’s well-equipped for any short-term issues that may arise. 

A hospitality recovery?

Conversely, Whitbread (LSE:WTB) was hit very hard during the pandemic. The firm – a UK operator of restaurants and hotels – was forced to close its doors for months on end.

More recently, though, things seem to be turning more positive for the business. Yet in the past month, the share price is down nearly 6%.

Lockdowns resulted in a string of poor results for Whitbread. For the year ended February 2021, the company reported a pre-tax loss of £1bn. 

By the following year, however, this loss had turned into a pre-tax profit of £58.2m. This is an indication that the firm is beginning to recover as restrictions become a thing of the past.

The ability to continue trading, though, came at a cost. It now has a debt pile of £4.08bn, with a cash balance of just £980m. 

Despite this, it has a consistent dividend yield of 1.42%. While this isn’t a market-leading yield, it’s still good to know that I could derive income from this investment.

Demand also looks to be improving. For the 13 weeks to 2 June, year-on-year accommodation sales growth hit 227.4%. This figure is also 21.3% greater than pre-pandemic levels.

Overall, there are a few different reasons why I believe the shares of both of these companies could soar in the event of a market bounce. Entain is clearly resilient and Whitbread is now enjoying better operating conditions. To that end, I’ll add both businesses to my portfolio soon.  

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The Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR) share price has been extremely volatile lately. Having held shares in the company for some time, I’ve had to work hard to stay calm and remember that I bought them for the long term. They’ve fallen recently, so is now the time to buy more? Let’s take a closer look.

A few problems

In recent months, the share price movement has been overwhelmingly negative. In the past three months, the shares have fallen 12.5% and currently trade at 74p.

There are a few reasons for this. First, the broader stock market has endured a significant sell-off. This is mainly due to an economic climate of rising interest rates and rampant inflation.

Second, the company – a FTSE 100 jet engine and power systems manufacturer – is having to pay more for the raw materials it uses, like titanium. This could be a result of the war in Ukraine. 

Finally, there’s mounting concern over the firm’s debt pile, which currently stands at £7.04bn. This is made worse by the fact that it has a cash balance of only £2.39bn.

The business was hit hard by the pandemic because demand for new jet engines dried up. As a result, it was forced to reduce its workforce to make savings. Prior to the pandemic, the shares were trading for around 700p. Now they’re worth about 10% of that.

Although these issues are hard to dismiss, I’m of the opinion that the state of the company is beginning to improve.

Reasons for optimism

In the middle of this year, it completed the sale of its Spanish subsidiary ITP Aero. The proceeds from the transaction were around £1.57bn. This is vital for Rolls-Royce, because it will allow the firm to pay down some of its debt.

As a shareholder, I’m also pleased to see the business securing a number of contracts. Only recently, it concluded deals to build naval-based propulsion systems in Italy and Turkey. This will support revenue and, hopefully, lead to consistent profitability once again. 

In its defence segment, it continues to be a leader in the field. It works with air forces all over the world and has a long-term deal with the US military. 

Furthermore, it will construct missile propulsion systems for the UK and French armies, providing solid revenue over the coming years. Contracts like these will be essential for the share price to kick start its journey back to pre-pandemic highs. 

It’s quite clear that Rolls-Royce isn’t out of the woods yet. Debt remains an issue and the shares have continued to fall far below my entry levels.

Despite these problems, however, I’m beginning to see signs that results are improving. The business is getting leaner, and I think this could soon translate into a stronger balance sheet. Consequently, I’ll be increasing my holding in the coming weeks.

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Monthly investments can be extremely effective over the long term. This is due to the pound cost averaging that smooths out the purchase price over a period of time. If I had access to a spare £200 every month, here are two FTSE 100 shares I’d stock up on. Let’s take a closer look.

Only £200?

While £200 might not seem like a lot to invest every month, this equates to £2,400 a year. Over five years, that’s £12,000, not accounting for investment performance.

A seemingly small amount in the short term has the capability to grow manyfold over the long term. 

High oil prices

Lately, BP (LSE:BP) has been benefiting from high oil prices, caused mainly by the war in Ukraine.

This trend in the oil market led to sparkling results for the three months to 30 June. During that time, the oil giant decided to increase its quarterly dividend to Â¢6 from ¢5.46, a gain of 10%.

What’s more, the business is embarking on a $3.5bn share buyback scheme. This is essentially a way for the firm to return profits to shareholders.

It’s possible however, that the prospect of recession may result in a falling oil price, because demand could fall dramatically. This may lead to a decline in the BP share price.

Despite this, the company paid a total dividend of $0.22 per share in 2021. At the current share price, this results in a dividend yield of 3.68%. While dividend policies can change, it’s good to know that I could secure income from this investment.

Rising interest rates

Next, Barclays (LSE:BARC) shares have become increasingly attractive as interest rates continue to rise. Rates are now at 2.25% in the UK, and this essentially means that banks can charge more for lending money.

Similar to BP, I find Barclays attractive as a monthly investment because of its potential dividend yield. 

In 2021, it paid a total dividend of 6p per share. Currently, this equates to a yield of 3.71%. Even with a small investment, I could derive a decent income stream over the long term with this level of yield.

However, there is a possibility that the cost-of-living crisis deters potential customers from taking on more debt. There may also be greater levels of bad debts, with customers unable to keep up with repayments.

On the other hand, the business has operating cash flow of £3.88bn. This leads me to believe it can navigate its way through any short-term difficulties it may come across.

Overall, if I were armed with £200 in spare cash each month, I wouldn’t hesitate to add both of these firms to my portfolio. While they may face challenges, they appear well-equipped and boast solid dividend yields. 

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Andrew Woods has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Barclays. 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.