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As the FTSE 100 index experiences fluctuations due to weak trade data from China, investors in the UK market are navigating a landscape marked by global economic uncertainties. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to weather market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WPP (LSE:WPP) | 6.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 6.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 3.29% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 8.17% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.77% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.30% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.93% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.66% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
NWF Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: NWF Group plc, with a market cap of £85.80 million, primarily engages in the sale and distribution of fuel oils in the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.
Operations: NWF Group plc's revenue segments comprise £82.30 million from Food, £204.10 million from Feeds, and £653.10 million from Fuels.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
NWF Group's dividend strategy appears robust, with stable and reliable payments over the past decade. Despite a lower-than-top-tier yield of 4.67% compared to the UK market's top 25%, dividends are well-covered by earnings (50.1% payout ratio) and cash flows (32.3% cash payout ratio). Recent announcements affirm an unchanged interim dividend, aligning with their strategic focus on sustainable profitability and growth through potential M&A activities, despite a slight decline in recent earnings performance.
Man Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Man Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of £2.42 billion.
Operations: Man Group Limited generates revenue primarily from its Investment Management Business, which amounts to $1.43 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.3%
Man Group's dividend payments are well-supported by earnings (67% payout ratio) and cash flows (32.7% cash payout ratio), with a recent increase to 17.2 cents for 2024. However, the dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, impacting reliability perceptions despite being in the top 25% of UK payers at 6.32%. The company's $100 million share buyback program and disciplined M&A strategy aim to enhance shareholder value alongside progressive dividend growth aligned with earnings expansion.