Top UK Dividend Stocks To Consider

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnected nature of global markets and their impact on UK equities. In light of these fluctuations, investors often turn to dividend stocks as they can provide a steady income stream and potential stability during uncertain market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Clarkson (LSE:CKN)

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

Overview: Clarkson PLC offers integrated shipping services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and globally, with a market cap of £1.11 billion.

Operations: Clarkson PLC's revenue is primarily derived from its Broking segment (£503.80 million), with additional contributions from Support (£66.30 million), Research (£25.80 million), and Financial services (£53.20 million).

Dividend Yield: 3%

Clarkson PLC has demonstrated a commitment to dividends, recently increasing its interim payout to £0.33 per share. Despite a low dividend yield relative to top UK payers, Clarkson's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 44.9% and 40.1%, respectively. However, the company's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent executive changes may impact future strategies but ensure an orderly transition for continuity.

• Dive into the specifics of Clarkson here with our thorough dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Clarkson shares in the market.

IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG)

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

Overview: IG Group Holdings plc is a fintech company involved in online trading across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, the United States, Europe, and various institutional and emerging markets with a market cap of £3.65 billion.

Operations: IG Group Holdings generates revenue primarily from its brokerage segment, which amounts to £1.05 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

IG Group Holdings offers a stable dividend profile, with recent increases bringing the FY25 total to 47.20 pence per share. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 44.4% and 33.7%, respectively. Despite a lower yield compared to top UK payers, IGG's dividends have been reliable over the past decade. The company is also engaging in significant share buybacks and remains committed to maintaining performance expectations for FY26 revenue and cash EPS targets.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of IG Group Holdings stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates IG Group Holdings may be undervalued.

Keller Group (LSE:KLR)

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

Overview: Keller Group plc offers specialist geotechnical services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, with a market cap of approximately £988.76 million.

Operations: Keller Group plc generates its revenue primarily from specialist geotechnical services, amounting to £2.95 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Keller Group's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 26.4% and 35.7%, respectively. Despite a lower yield of 3.65% compared to top UK payers, dividends have shown stability and growth over the past decade. Recent buybacks worth £25.2 million enhance shareholder value, while the interim dividend increased to 18.3 pence per share signals a return to progressive policy amidst stable earnings performance in H1 2025 despite slight revenue decline.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Keller Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Keller Group shares in the market.

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