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In the current economic climate, the UK market is grappling with challenges stemming from weak trade data from China, impacting key indices like the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. As investors navigate these turbulent waters, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk amid global uncertainties.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WPP (LSE:WPP) | 6.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 6.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 8.03% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.43% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 3.07% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.35% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.41% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Intermediate Capital Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Intermediate Capital Group plc is a private equity firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments, with a market cap of £6.71 billion.
Operations: Intermediate Capital Group plc generates revenue through its Investment Company segment, which contributes £214.10 million, and its Fund Management Company segment, which adds £708.50 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Intermediate Capital Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with an unreliable track record. Despite this, dividends are currently well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 57.1% and 50.5%, respectively. Although the dividend yield of 3.4% is below the top tier in the UK market, there has been growth in dividend payments over ten years. Recent board changes include Robin Lawther joining as a Non-Executive Director in November 2025.
Mears Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Mears Group plc, with a market cap of £322.52 million, provides outsourced services to both public and private sectors in the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Mears Group plc generates revenue from its Management segment (£591.63 million) and Maintenance segment (£551.73 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Mears Group's dividend yield of 3.78% lags behind the UK's top tier, but payments have grown over a decade. Despite past volatility, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 33.4% and 10.3%. The company trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 7.8x compared to the UK market average. Recent developments include a proposal to repurchase up to 10% of its shares and board changes with Angela Lockwood as Senior Independent Director.