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The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income through regular payouts, making them an attractive option to consider in the current market environment.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WPP (LSE:WPP) | 7.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 8.25% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Treatt (LSE:TET) | 3.96% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Keller Group (LSE:KLR) | 3.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) | 5.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 4.20% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 5.15% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 8.29% | ★★★★★☆ |
| NWF Group (AIM:NWF) | 4.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 7.74% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 60 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Macfarlane Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Macfarlane Group PLC, with a market cap of £157.57 million, operates through its subsidiaries to design, manufacture, and distribute protective packaging products to businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Operations: Macfarlane Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Packaging Distribution segment, which accounts for £228.76 million, and its Manufacturing Operations segment, contributing £47.46 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Macfarlane Group's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, though they remain volatile and below top-tier yields in the UK market. The proposed 2024 final dividend of 2.70 pence per share marks a modest 2% increase from the previous year. Despite a slight decline in sales to £270.44 million, net income rose to £15.53 million, supporting sustainable dividends with low payout ratios of 37.5% (earnings) and 25.8% (cash flow).
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Morgan Advanced Materials
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Morgan Advanced Materials plc, with a market cap of £510.39 million, manufactures and sells various carbon and ceramic products in the United Kingdom.
Operations: Morgan Advanced Materials generates revenue through its Thermal Products (£419.90 million), Performance Carbon (£345.70 million), and Technical Ceramics (£337.80 million) segments.
Dividend Yield: 6.7%
Morgan Advanced Materials has seen dividend growth over the past decade, yet its payments remain volatile and unreliable. The current dividend yield is among the top 25% in the UK but isn't well covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 199.1%. Despite trading at a good value and recent earnings growth of 7.7%, concerns about sustainability persist due to high debt levels and significant one-off items affecting financial results.