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Amidst the backdrop of a faltering FTSE 100, influenced by weak trade data from China and global economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability and income through dividend stocks. In such volatile times, selecting stocks with robust dividend yields can provide a cushion against market fluctuations while offering potential income streams for portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WPP (LSE:WPP) | 6.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 6.42% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 3.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Arbuthnot Banking Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC, along with its subsidiaries, offers private and commercial banking products and services in the United Kingdom, with a market capitalization of £144.25 million.
Operations: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC generates revenue through several segments, including Wealth Management (£12.32 million), Asset Alliance Group (AAG) (£14.81 million), Renaissance Asset Finance (RAF) (£9.59 million), Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL) (£16.03 million), and a Segment Adjustment of £108.98 million in the United Kingdom.
Dividend Yield: 5.3%
Arbuthnot Banking Group's dividend profile presents a mixed picture. While the dividend payments have increased over the past decade, they have been volatile and unreliable. The current payout ratio of 24.9% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, with forecasts indicating sustainability in three years at 37.2%. However, a high level of bad loans (4.2%) and declining earnings forecasts may impact future payouts despite trading below estimated fair value by 34.4%.
Grafton Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Grafton Group plc operates in the distribution, retailing, and manufacturing sectors across Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United Kingdom with a market cap of £1.64 billion.
Operations: Grafton Group's revenue is derived from several segments: Retailing (£257.64 million), Manufacturing (£123.80 million), UK Distribution (£793.17 million), Finland Distribution (£134.42 million), Ireland Distribution (£630.06 million), and Netherlands Distribution (£342.09 million).