Top UK Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

As the FTSE 100 index faces downward pressure due to weak trade data from China and global economic uncertainties, investors in the UK market are navigating a challenging landscape. In such conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to weather market volatility while maintaining steady cash flow.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Treatt (LSE:TET)	3.88%	★★★★★☆
Seplat Energy (LSE:SEPL)	7.82%	★★★★★☆
RS Group (LSE:RS1)	3.82%	★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)	5.96%	★★★★★☆
MONY Group (LSE:MONY)	6.63%	★★★★★★
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)	3.16%	★★★★★☆
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX)	15.50%	★★★★★☆
IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG)	4.16%	★★★★★☆
Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP)	5.62%	★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	4.60%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 47 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP)

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

Overview: Hargreaves Services Plc offers environmental and industrial services across the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, and internationally with a market cap of £217.52 million.

Operations: Hargreaves Services Plc generates revenue primarily from its Services segment, which accounts for £247.69 million, alongside contributions from Hargreaves Land at £20.08 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Hargreaves Services offers a dividend yield of 5.62%, placing it in the top 25% of UK dividend payers. Despite a volatile track record over the past decade, recent increases in dividend payments and strong earnings growth (20.2% last year) suggest potential stability. The dividends are well-supported by cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 47.2%, although historical unreliability may concern some investors seeking consistent income streams.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Hargreaves Services.
• Our valuation report here indicates Hargreaves Services may be overvalued.

Howden Joinery Group (LSE:HWDN)

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

Overview: Howden Joinery Group Plc supplies kitchen, joinery, and hardware products across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland with a market cap of £4.53 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue segment for Howden Joinery Group Plc is Howden Joinery, generating £2.35 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Howden Joinery Group's dividend yield of 3.13% is below the top tier in the UK market, but dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 45.8% and 34.9%, respectively. Despite an increase over the past decade, dividend reliability remains a concern due to volatility and historical unreliability. Earnings have shown minimal growth recently but are expected to improve by 5.7% annually, which may enhance future dividend stability.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Howden Joinery Group stock in this dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Howden Joinery Group valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

SThree (LSE:STEM)

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

Overview: SThree plc is a company that offers specialist recruitment services in the STEM fields across various countries, including the UK, Europe, the US, Dubai, Japan, and the UAE, with a market cap of £211.15 million.

Operations: SThree plc's revenue segments are comprised of the USA (£285.13 million), DACH (£422.24 million), Rest of Europe (£320.10 million), Middle East & Asia (£40.00 million), and Netherlands (including Spain) (£310.85 million).

Dividend Yield: 8.6%

SThree's dividend yield of 8.6% ranks in the top 25% of UK payers, but sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 147.9%, indicating dividends aren't well-covered by cash flows. Despite a low price-to-earnings ratio of 7.3x, profit margins have decreased from last year, and earnings are expected to decline by an average of 4.1% annually over the next three years, raising concerns about future dividend reliability and growth stability.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of SThree.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report SThree implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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