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As the FTSE 100 index experiences fluctuations due to weak trade data from China and a challenging global economic environment, investors are keenly observing how these conditions impact the broader UK market. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an appealing choice for those seeking consistent returns amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.57% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.74% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 3.01% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 5.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Epwin Group (AIM:EPWN) | 5.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.84% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.62% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.21% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.21% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Livermore Investments Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Livermore Investments Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of £106.24 million.
Operations: Livermore Investments Group Limited generates revenue from its equity and debt instruments investment activities, amounting to $23.75 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
Livermore Investments Group offers dividends that are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 25.3% and 33%, respectively. Despite a low price-to-earnings ratio of 6.9x, indicating potential value, its dividend yield of 5.21% is slightly below the UK's top quartile payers. However, the dividend history has been volatile over the past decade despite some growth, raising concerns about reliability amidst recent board changes affecting leadership dynamics.
HSBC Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: HSBC Holdings plc is a global provider of banking and financial services, with a market cap of approximately £156.44 billion.
Operations: HSBC Holdings plc generates revenue through its diverse global banking and financial services operations.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
HSBC Holdings' dividend yield is among the UK's top 25%, and its payouts are currently sustainable with a 52.9% payout ratio, forecasted to remain covered by earnings. However, the dividend history has been volatile over nine years, raising concerns about reliability. Recent earnings reports show improved financial performance with a net income of US$351 million for Q4 2024 compared to a loss last year, potentially supporting future dividends despite high levels of bad loans at 2.2%.