The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, closing lower due to weak trade data from China, which has impacted companies heavily reliant on the Chinese market. In such a volatile environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and regular income, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate uncertain market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Treatt (LSE:TET) | 3.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS) | 6.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 6.34% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 5.22% | ★★★★★☆ |
| MONY Group (LSE:MONY) | 6.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) | 5.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
| IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) | 4.41% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Hargreaves Services (AIM:HSP) | 5.82% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 4.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 52 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Bunzl (LSE:BNZL)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bunzl plc is a distribution and services company operating in North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally with a market cap of approximately £6.78 billion.
Operations: Bunzl plc's revenue is primarily derived from its Packaging & Containers segment, which generated £11.82 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Bunzl's dividend payments, while covered by earnings and cash flows with a payout ratio of 50.5% and a cash payout ratio of 29%, have been historically volatile and unreliable. Recent news includes an increase in the interim dividend to 20.2 pence per share, reflecting modest growth. The company maintains moderate revenue growth expectations for 2025 driven by acquisitions, despite flat underlying revenue and slightly declining operating margins due to strategic actions in North America and Europe.
- Navigate through the intricacies of Bunzl with our comprehensive dividend report here.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Bunzl's current price could be quite moderate.
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 £5.30 billion.
Operations: Games Workshop Group PLC generates revenue primarily from its Core segment, amounting to £565 million, and Licensing segment, contributing £52.50 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Games Workshop Group's dividend payments are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 87.4% and 83%, respectively. The company's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, showing consistent growth. Recent news highlights a substantial increase in dividends to £2.25 per share for 2025/26 from £1.00 in the previous year, aligning with its policy. Despite a yield of 3.24%, lower than top-tier UK dividend stocks, its financial health supports sustainability.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Games Workshop Group's dividend report.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report Games Workshop Group implies its share price may be too high.
Treatt (LSE:TET)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Treatt plc, with a market cap of £129.62 million, manufactures and supplies natural extracts and ingredients to the beverage, flavor, fragrance, and consumer goods markets.
Operations: Treatt plc generates revenue of £145.16 million from its segment focused on the manufacture and supply of innovative ingredient solutions.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Treatt's dividends have shown consistent growth and stability over the past decade, with a reliable yield of 3.85%. The company's payout ratios, 45.6% for earnings and 28.1% for cash flows, indicate strong coverage and sustainability of its dividend payments. However, earnings are expected to decline by an average of 6.6% annually over the next three years, which could impact future dividend growth potential. Recent M&A activity includes Natara Global Limited's acquisition agreement valued at £150 million, pending approvals.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Treatt's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Treatt is trading behind its estimated value.
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