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The UK market has recently experienced some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential stability for investors looking to enhance their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 3.25% | ★★★★★☆ |
OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.60% | ★★★★★☆ |
Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 5.92% | ★★★★★☆ |
Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.54% | ★★★★★☆ |
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) | 5.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.66% | ★★★★★☆ |
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 3.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 6.97% | ★★★★★☆ |
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.52% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Anglo-Eastern Plantations
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc, with a market cap of £269.31 million, owns, operates, and develops agricultural plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Operations: Anglo-Eastern Plantations generates revenue of $364.23 million from its plantation cultivation activities.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Anglo-Eastern Plantations' dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a low payout ratio of 10.7% and cash payout ratio of 24.4%. However, its dividend yield is lower than the top UK payers and has been volatile over the past decade. Recent leadership changes include Kevin Wong Tack Wee as CEO, which may influence strategic growth. Production results showed declines in fresh fruit bunches and crude palm oil output compared to the previous year.
Computacenter
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Computacenter plc offers technology and services to corporate and public sector organizations across the UK, Germany, France, North America, and internationally, with a market cap of £2.33 billion.
Operations: Computacenter plc's revenue from its Computer Services segment amounts to £6.44 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Computacenter's dividends are supported by a low payout ratio of 46.8% and cash payout ratio of 28.2%, indicating good coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite this, the dividend yield of 3.18% is below the top UK payers, and payments have been volatile over the past decade. The company trades at a good value relative to peers, with analysts expecting price growth. Recent board changes include Kelly Kuhn's appointment as an independent Non-Executive Director.