Top 3 UK Dividend Stocks To Consider

As the UK market grapples with global economic uncertainties, such as China's sluggish recovery impacting the FTSE 100, investors are keenly seeking stable avenues for returns. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream by providing regular payouts, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate these turbulent times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	5.73%	★★★★★★
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	3.02%	★★★★★☆
OSB Group (LSE:OSB)	8.38%	★★★★★☆
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX)	6.75%	★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG)	6.05%	★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)	6.47%	★★★★★☆
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS)	6.02%	★★★★★☆
DCC (LSE:DCC)	3.75%	★★★★★☆
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG)	3.64%	★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)	3.43%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)

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

Overview: Next 15 Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers communications services across the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, the United States, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of £433.13 million.

Operations: Next 15 Group plc generates its revenue primarily through providing communications services across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, the United States, and the Asia Pacific.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Next 15 Group's dividend payments have been unreliable over the past decade, marked by volatility and a low yield of 3.52% compared to top UK payers. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 25.2% and 23.3%, respectively. The company reported improved net income for H1 2025 at £22.14 million, but its high debt level and forecasted earnings decline pose challenges for sustainable dividend growth.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Next 15 Group with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Next 15 Group's share price might be too pessimistic.

DCC (LSE:DCC)

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

Overview: DCC plc is involved in the sales, marketing, and distribution of carbon energy solutions globally, with a market cap of £5.19 billion.

Operations: DCC plc generates its revenue through three primary segments: DCC Energy (£14.22 billion), DCC Healthcare (£859.38 million), and DCC Technology (£4.77 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

DCC offers a stable dividend yield of 3.75%, which is lower than the top UK payers but consistently reliable over the past decade. Dividends are well covered, with payout ratios of 59.5% from earnings and 39.5% from cash flows, indicating sustainability. The stock trades at good value, significantly below its estimated fair value, and analysts expect a price increase of 34.5%. Earnings growth is forecasted at 9.55% annually, supporting future dividend stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on DCC's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that DCC's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Whitbread (LSE:WTB)

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

Overview: Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally with a market cap of £5.87 billion.

Operations: Whitbread plc generates its revenue from Accommodation, Food, and Beverage segments totaling £2.96 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Whitbread's recent 7% interim dividend increase to 36.40 pence per share reflects confidence in its performance and future growth, despite a decline in net income from £293.2 million to £219.9 million for the half year ending August 29, 2024. Dividends are covered by earnings (77.1% payout ratio) and cash flows (63.4% cash payout ratio), though past payments have been volatile and unreliable. The dividend yield of 3.02% is modest compared to top UK payers but shows growth over the last decade.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Whitbread's dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Whitbread is trading behind its estimated value.

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