Top UK Dividend Stocks James Halstead And 2 More Picks

As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices face downward pressure due to weak trade data from China, UK investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In such uncertain times, companies with a strong track record of consistent dividend payouts, like James Halstead and others, can offer some reassurance amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)	3.11%	★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	3.23%	★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)	7.72%	★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG)	6.02%	★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)	4.39%	★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)	5.78%	★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC)	3.54%	★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)	6.92%	★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)	3.83%	★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	6.32%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 60 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

James Halstead (AIM:JHD)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: James Halstead plc manufactures and supplies flooring products for both commercial and domestic uses across the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, Australasia, Asia, and other international markets with a market cap of £773.14 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from the manufacture and distribution of flooring products, amounting to £274.88 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

James Halstead has demonstrated a reliable dividend history over the past decade, with stable and growing payments. The proposed final dividend increase to 6.0 pence, totaling 8.5 pence for the year, marks its 49th consecutive annual rise. Despite a slight decline in sales to £274.88 million and net income to £41.52 million, dividends remain covered by earnings (payout ratio: 85.3%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 77%), supporting sustainability amidst leadership changes with Chairman Anthony Wild stepping down soon.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of James Halstead.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that James Halstead's share price might be on the cheaper side.

IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IG Group Holdings plc is a fintech company that operates in the online trading business globally, with a market cap of £3.45 billion.

Operations: IG Group Holdings plc generates revenue primarily from its brokerage segment, amounting to £954.50 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

IG Group Holdings offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.76%, although it is lower than the top UK dividend payers. The company's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 58.2% and cash payout ratio of 43.2%, indicating sustainability through earnings and cash flows. Recent executive changes, including Clifford Abrahams' appointment as CFO, may influence strategic financial management, potentially impacting future dividend policies amidst its undervalued trading position relative to peers.

• Get an in-depth perspective on IG Group Holdings' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that IG Group Holdings is trading behind its estimated value.

Vesuvius (LSE:VSVS)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Vesuvius plc offers molten metal flow engineering and technology services to the steel and foundry casting industries globally, with a market cap of approximately £1.10 billion.

Operations: Vesuvius plc generates its revenue from several key segments, including £496.80 million from Foundry, £784.90 million from Steel - Flow Control, £40.70 million from Steel - Sensors & Probes, and £548.60 million from Steel - Advanced Refractories.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Vesuvius plc's dividend payments, while covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 59.8% and 58.2% respectively, have been volatile over the past decade. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, the company's dividend yield of 5.47% is below top-tier UK payers. Recent initiatives include a £50 million share buyback program aimed at capital reduction and potential bolt-on acquisitions in North America, reflecting strategic financial maneuvers amidst fluctuating profit margins.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Vesuvius with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Vesuvius' current price could be quite moderate.

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