Top UK Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025
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As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experience downward pressure amid disappointing trade data from China, investors are closely monitoring global economic cues that could impact their portfolios. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks often attract attention due to their potential for providing a steady income stream and resilience against market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WPP (LSE:WPP) | 6.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 7.34% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 5.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.15% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 6.60% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Treatt (LSE:TET) | 3.27% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 5.08% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.14% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 6.94% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 3.58% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Livermore Investments Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Livermore Investments Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of £91.36 million.
Operations: Livermore Investments Group Limited generates revenue from its equity and debt instruments investment activities, amounting to $23.75 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
Livermore Investments Group's Price-To-Earnings ratio of 6.2x suggests good value compared to the UK market average of 16.5x. Its dividend yield of 5.72% ranks in the top quartile among UK dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 25.3%. However, its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with insufficient data on cash flow coverage and outdated financial reports impacting sustainability assessments.
James Latham
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: James Latham plc, with a market cap of £220.60 million, imports and distributes timbers, panels, and decorative surfaces across the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Europe, and internationally.
Operations: James Latham plc generates its revenue primarily through its Timber Importing and Distribution segment, which accounts for £362.22 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.1%
James Latham's dividend yield of 7.14% ranks in the top quartile among UK dividend payers, supported by a stable and growing dividend history over the past decade. However, its high cash payout ratio of 107% indicates dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns despite a low earnings payout ratio of 33.4%. Recent guidance confirms stable revenue expectations amidst competitive market conditions for timber and panel products.