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As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices face pressure from weak trade data out of China, investors in the UK are navigating a challenging landscape marked by global economic uncertainties. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk with reward.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX) | 7.49% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OSB Group (LSE:OSB) | 8.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Man Group (LSE:EMG) | 6.40% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) | 6.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) | 6.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
| DCC (LSE:DCC) | 3.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Big Yellow Group (LSE:BYG) | 3.65% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) | 3.50% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS) | 4.23% | ★★★★★☆ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 5.75% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Epwin Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Epwin Group Plc manufactures and sells building products in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of £148.75 million.
Operations: Epwin Group Plc generates revenue through its Extrusion and Moulding segment, which accounts for £233.30 million, and its Fabrication and Distribution segment, contributing £130.40 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Epwin Group's interim dividend increased by 5% to 2.10 pence per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders despite a slight decline in sales and net income for the half year ending June 2024. The company's dividend is well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 77.5% and 27.4%, respectively, though its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent buyback activities may enhance shareholder value further.
Oxford Metrics
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Oxford Metrics plc is a smart sensing and software company operating in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market capitalization of £77.18 million.
Operations: Oxford Metrics plc generates revenue through its Vicon UK segment, contributing £23.62 million, and its Vicon USA segment, adding £21.09 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Oxford Metrics' dividend yield of 4.66% is lower than the top UK payers and not well-covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 735.7%. Despite stable dividends over the past decade, profit margins have declined from 15.8% to 10.9%, and share price volatility remains high. The company trades at a good value compared to peers, but its dividends are not fully supported by earnings or cash flow sustainability measures despite a reasonable payout ratio of 70.7%.