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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China that highlighted ongoing challenges in the global economic recovery. In such fluctuating market conditions, dividend stocks offering yields of at least 3.3% can provide investors with a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive consideration for portfolios focused on steady returns amidst uncertainty.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.55% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 7.96% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.95% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 5.88% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS) | 5.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.77% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.01% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.93% | ★★★★★☆ |
| RS Group (LSE:RS1) | 3.51% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Associated British Foods
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Associated British Foods plc is a diversified company engaged in food production, ingredients, and retail operations globally, with a market cap of £13.34 billion.
Operations: Associated British Foods plc generates revenue through its diverse segments, including £2.53 billion from Sugar, £9.45 billion from Retail, £4.24 billion from Grocery, £1.65 billion from Agriculture, and £2.13 billion from Ingredients.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Associated British Foods offers a dividend yield of 4.83%, which is lower than the top 25% of UK dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 32.5% and 38.5%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a volatile track record over the past decade. The stock trades at good value compared to peers and is 27.3% below its estimated fair value, though recent significant insider selling may warrant caution for investors seeking stability in dividend reliability.
Macfarlane Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Macfarlane Group PLC, with a market cap of £169.62 million, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Macfarlane Group PLC generates revenue through its Packaging Distribution segment, which accounts for £231.89 million, and its Manufacturing Operations segment, contributing £42.06 million.