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In the current economic climate, the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has faced challenges, particularly due to weak trade data from China, which has impacted companies tied to global demand. As market volatility persists, investors may find dividend stocks appealing for their potential to provide steady income streams amidst broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Click here to see the full list of 60 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Computacenter

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Computacenter plc offers technology solutions and services to corporate and public sector clients across the UK, Germany, France, North America, and internationally, with a market cap of £2.38 billion.

Operations: Computacenter plc's revenue from Computer Services amounts to £6.96 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Computacenter's dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 45.8%, and cash flows, at a cash payout ratio of 19.2%. The company has maintained dividend growth over the past decade, though payments have been volatile. Recent announcements include a proposed final dividend for 2024 of 47.4 pence per share, marking a slight increase from the previous year. Computacenter's strategic partnerships and share buybacks further support its financial stability in the dividend landscape.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Computacenter.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Computacenter's share price might be too pessimistic.

Howden Joinery Group

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Howden Joinery Group Plc is a supplier of kitchen, joinery, and hardware products operating in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland with a market cap of £3.74 billion.

Operations: Howden Joinery Group Plc generates its revenue primarily from the Howden Joinery segment, which accounted for £2.32 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Howden Joinery Group's dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 46.5% and 41.9%, respectively, despite a history of volatility over the past decade. The proposed final dividend for 2024 is slightly increased to 16.3 pence per share, totaling 21.2 pence for the year. A £100 million share buyback program has been announced to reduce share capital, complementing its dividend strategy amidst a challenging earnings environment with net income slightly down from last year at £249.3 million.