Top UK Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices, which have impacted key sectors tied to global demand. In such fluctuating market conditions, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors looking to enhance their portfolios with reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Bunzl (LSE:BNZL)

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

Overview: Bunzl plc is a distribution and services company with operations in North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally, and has a market cap of approximately £7.84 billion.

Operations: Bunzl plc generates revenue primarily from its Packaging & Containers segment, amounting to £11.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Bunzl's dividend payments, covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 50.5% and 29.1% respectively, have been volatile over the past decade despite recent increases. The company announced a 2025 interim dividend of 20.2 pence per share, totaling approximately £66 million in cash, amid ongoing share buybacks (£114 million for 4.19 million shares). Although its dividend yield (3.05%) is below top-tier UK payers, Bunzl continues to focus on acquisitions for moderate revenue growth despite declining margins.

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

4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)

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

Overview: 4imprint Group plc operates as a direct marketer of promotional products in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, with a market cap of £884.61 million.

Operations: 4imprint Group plc generates revenue primarily from its North America segment, which accounts for $1.33 billion, and the UK & Ireland segment, contributing $25 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

4imprint Group offers a high dividend yield (5.59%), ranking in the top 25% of UK payers, with stable and growing payments over the past decade. The dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 57.2% and 54.2%, respectively. Despite a forecasted decline in earnings, recent results show steady performance with net income slightly up to US$55.5 million for H1 2025, supporting reliable dividends like the declared interim payment of £0.601 per share.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in 4imprint Group's dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, 4imprint Group's share price might be too pessimistic.

Games Workshop Group (LSE:GAW)

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

Overview: Games Workshop Group PLC designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells fantasy miniature figures and games globally, with a market cap of approximately £4.91 billion.

Operations: Games Workshop Group PLC generates revenue through its core segment, which includes the design, manufacture, distribution, and sale of fantasy miniature figures and games (£565 million), as well as through licensing (£52.50 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Games Workshop Group maintains a stable dividend history with recent increases, declaring £2.25 per share for 2025/26, up from £1.00 in 2024/25. Although the dividend yield of 3.49% is below top-tier UK payers, it remains reliable and covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratios at 87.4% and 83%). Despite an expected decline in earnings over the next three years, past year growth was strong at GBP196 million net income, supporting its dividend strategy.

• Dive into the specifics of Games Workshop Group here with our thorough dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Games Workshop Group valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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