Top UK Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a downturn due to weak trade data from China, highlighting its significant influence on global markets. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income for investors seeking resilience amidst fluctuating economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WPP (LSE:WPP)	6.25%	★★★★★★
Man Group (LSE:EMG)	6.32%	★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)	8.19%	★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)	7.52%	★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	3.15%	★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC)	3.82%	★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)	5.05%	★★★★★☆
NWF Group (AIM:NWF)	4.70%	★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	7.66%	★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)	4.23%	★★★★★☆

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Intertek Group (LSE:ITRK)

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

Overview: Intertek Group plc provides quality assurance solutions to various industries globally, with a market cap of £8.40 billion.

Operations: Intertek Group's revenue segments include World of Energy (£757.30 million), Consumer Products (£958.80 million), Health and Safety (£337.20 million), Corporate Assurance (£496.30 million), and Industry and Infrastructure (£843.60 million).

Dividend Yield: 3%

Intertek Group's dividend strategy is supported by a solid earnings model, with dividends covered by both earnings (73% payout ratio) and cash flows (54.6% cash payout ratio). The company has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade, recently proposing a final dividend of 102.6 pence per share for 2024. Despite trading at good value relative to peers, its 3% yield is below the top UK payers. Intertek's recent £350 million buyback program reflects confidence in future growth and shareholder returns.

• Take a closer look at Intertek Group's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Intertek Group may be undervalued.

PageGroup (LSE:PAGE)

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

Overview: PageGroup plc is a recruitment consultancy firm offering services across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas with a market cap of £1.05 billion.

Operations: PageGroup generates revenue by providing recruitment consultancy and related services across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.

Dividend Yield: 5%

PageGroup's dividend payments, while covered by earnings (87% payout ratio) and cash flows (48.1% cash payout ratio), have been volatile over the past decade. Recent increases in dividends, with a proposed final dividend of 11.75 pence per share for 2024, indicate growth but remain unreliable due to historical fluctuations. The stock trades at a discount to its estimated fair value, yet its 4.96% yield is below top-tier UK dividend payers.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of PageGroup.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility PageGroup's shares may be trading at a premium.

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 £1.04 billion.

Operations: Vesuvius plc generates revenue through its segments: Foundry (£496.80 million), Steel - Flow Control (£784.90 million), Steel - Sensors & Probes (£40.70 million), and Steel - Advanced Refractories (£548.60 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Vesuvius plc's dividend payments are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 59.8% and 56.5%, respectively. Despite a history of volatility, dividends have increased over the past decade, culminating in a recommended final dividend of 16.4 pence per share for 2025. Trading at nearly half its estimated fair value, Vesuvius offers a dividend yield of 5.6%, slightly below the top quartile in the UK market but remains an attractive option given its valuation discount.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Vesuvius.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Vesuvius' share price might be too pessimistic.

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