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As the UK market grapples with challenges stemming from weak trade data from China, the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices have experienced declines, reflecting broader concerns about global economic recovery. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stability and income, as they often provide consistent returns even amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WPP (LSE:WPP) | 6.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 6.36% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 8.57% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 4.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 4.27% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 4.89% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 7.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Lloyds Banking Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Lloyds Banking Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers a variety of banking and financial products and services both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £41.98 billion.
Operations: Lloyds Banking Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment, including Wealth (£10.86 billion), followed by Commercial Banking excluding Credit Cards (£5.27 billion), and Insurance, Pensions, and Investments (£1.16 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Lloyds Banking Group's dividend yield is lower than the UK market's top payers, with a current payout ratio of 50.4% suggesting dividends are covered by earnings. Despite past volatility, recent increases align with their sustainable policy. The company announced a £1.70 billion share buyback and a £750 million fixed-income offering, reflecting strategic capital management efforts amid evolving digital initiatives led by new leadership appointments from tech giants like Amazon.
Morgan Sindall Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Morgan Sindall Group plc is a UK-based construction and regeneration company with a market cap of approximately £1.40 billion.
Operations: Morgan Sindall Group plc's revenue segments include Fit Out (£1.30 billion), Construction (£1.04 billion), Infrastructure (£1.05 billion), Property Services (£223.20 million), Urban Regeneration (£90.50 million), and Partnership Housing (£861.20 million).