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3 UK Dividend Stocks Yielding 3.5% To 9.5%

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In the current economic landscape, the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China and global economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking regular income streams, offering potential stability and returns even in volatile markets.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Keller Group (LSE:KLR)3.10%★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)3.24%★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)7.68%★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)4.48%★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG)6.02%★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)5.87%★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC)3.60%★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)6.97%★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)3.81%★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)6.52%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Capital (LSE:CAPD)

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

Overview: Capital Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of drilling solutions to the minerals industry and has a market cap of £166.82 million.

Operations: Capital Limited generates revenue primarily through its Business Services segment, which accounted for $333.59 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Capital's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though recent increases show potential growth. The dividends are well covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 26.1% and 24%, respectively. Trading significantly below its estimated fair value, Capital offers a lower yield compared to top UK dividend payers. Recent board changes include appointing Graeme Dacomb as an Independent Non-Executive Director, potentially strengthening governance which could impact future stability positively.

LSE:CAPD Dividend History as at Dec 2024
LSE:CAPD Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Castings (LSE:CGS)

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

Overview: Castings P.L.C. is involved in iron casting and machining operations across the UK, Europe, the Americas, and internationally, with a market cap of £114.73 million.

Operations: Castings P.L.C. generates its revenue from two main segments: Foundry Operations, which contribute £225.67 million, and Machining Operations, which add £35.57 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.6%

Castings P.L.C. has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade, with the latest interim dividend at 4.21 pence per share, slightly up from last year. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 66.1%, dividends aren't covered by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns given recent declines in earnings and revenue—GBP 89.18 million in sales and GBP 3.07 million net income for the half-year ended September 2024 compared to previous figures.

LSE:CGS Dividend History as at Dec 2024
LSE:CGS Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS)

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

Overview: Pets at Home Group Plc is a UK-based company specializing in the omnichannel retailing of pet food, pet-related products, and accessories, with a market cap of £1.05 billion.

Operations: Pets at Home Group Plc generates revenue through its Retail segment, which accounts for £1.33 billion, and its Vet Group segment, contributing £161.10 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Pets at Home Group's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a recent interim dividend increase to 4.7 pence per share. The company's payout ratio of 67.3% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 35.8% indicates strong cash flow support. Recent earnings show growth, with net income rising to £37.6 million for the half-year ended October 2024, enhancing its dividend reliability despite a yield slightly below top UK payers.

LSE:PETS Dividend History as at Dec 2024
LSE:PETS Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Summing It All Up

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