3 UK Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 9.9%

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently faced downward pressure, influenced by weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global markets. Amid these challenging conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking reliable returns in a volatile market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS)	6.26%	★★★★★★
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)	3.30%	★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	3.46%	★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)	8.21%	★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)	7.53%	★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG)	5.95%	★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)	4.80%	★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)	6.09%	★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC)	3.80%	★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	6.84%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 65 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

James Halstead (AIM:JHD)

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

Overview: James Halstead plc is a company that manufactures and supplies flooring products for both commercial and domestic uses across the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, Australasia, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of £737.71 million.

Operations: The company's revenue from the manufacture and distribution of flooring products amounts to £274.88 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

James Halstead offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.8%, though it falls short compared to the top UK dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 85.3% and 77%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing without volatility. Recent board changes saw Anthony Wild stepping down as Chairman, which may influence future strategic decisions but doesn't directly impact dividend stability.

• Navigate through the intricacies of James Halstead with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, James Halstead's share price might be too pessimistic.

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure (LSE:FGEN)

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

Overview: Foresight Environmental Infrastructure, operating as John Laing Environmental Assets Group Limited, is a fund managed by John Laing Capital Management Limited with a market cap of £492.65 million.

Operations: Foresight Environmental Infrastructure's revenue segment includes an investment in environmental infrastructure amounting to -£6.50 million.

Dividend Yield: 10%

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure's dividend yield of 9.99% ranks in the top 25% among UK dividend payers, yet it is not well-supported by earnings or free cash flows due to the company's unprofitability and lack of free cash flow. Despite this, dividends have been reliably stable and growing over the past decade. Recent earnings showed a net loss of £0.54 million for H1 2024, contrasting with a profit from the previous year, highlighting potential financial challenges.

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

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 sector globally, with a market cap of £3.53 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

IG Group Holdings offers a stable dividend, with payments reliably increasing over the past decade. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, boasting a payout ratio of 58.2% and a cash payout ratio of 43.1%. Although its yield of 4.63% is below the top quartile in the UK market, IGG trades at good value compared to peers. Recent executive changes include Clifford Abrahams as CFO, potentially strengthening financial oversight.

• Take a closer look at IG Group Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility IG Group Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.

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