As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experience declines due to weak trade data from China, investors in the UK market are facing a challenging environment marked by global economic uncertainties. In such conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate volatile markets.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Pollen Street Group (LSE:POLN)
6.69%
★★★★★☆
Multitude (LSE:0R4W)
9.86%
★★★★★☆
MONY Group (LSE:MONY)
6.91%
★★★★★★
James Halstead (AIM:JHD)
6.83%
★★★★★☆
ICG (LSE:ICG)
4.89%
★★★★☆☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)
8.71%
★★★★★☆
BTG Consulting (AIM:BTG)
3.51%
★★★★★☆
Arbuthnot Banking Group (AIM:ARBB)
6.35%
★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)
4.81%
★★★★★☆
3i Group (LSE:III)
3.66%
★★★★★☆
Click here to see the full list of 43 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC, along with its subsidiaries, provides private and commercial banking products and services in the United Kingdom, with a market capitalization of £136.22 million.
Operations: Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC generates revenue from several segments, including £17.17 million from Wealth Management, £7.42 million from All Other Divisions, £14.51 million from Asset Alliance Group (AAG), £14.81 million from Renaissance Asset Finance (RAF), £102.51 million from Banking (excluding Wealth Management), and £16.10 million from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL).
Dividend Yield: 6.3%
Arbuthnot Banking Group presents a mixed picture for dividend investors. The company has increased its final dividend to £0.31 per share, reflecting growth over the past decade and placing it among the top 25% of UK dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 48.6%, forecasted to improve to 40.1% in three years. However, its dividend track record is unstable, and financial results have been impacted by large one-off items and high bad loans at 3.1%.
AIM:ARBB Dividend History as at Jun 2026
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Hollywood Bowl Group plc operates ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centers in the United Kingdom and Canada, with a market cap of £504.60 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue is primarily generated from recreational activities, amounting to £262.95 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Hollywood Bowl Group’s dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 68.7% and cash payout ratio of 45.5%. Despite past volatility in dividends, recent increases reflect improving financial health, as evidenced by an interim dividend of 4.52 pence per share declared for July 2026. The company trades below estimated fair value and analysts anticipate price appreciation despite significant insider selling recently. Earnings growth remains strong but slightly declined in the latest half-year results.
LSE:BOWL Dividend History as at Jun 2026
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: PayPoint plc provides payments and banking, shopping, and e-commerce services in the United Kingdom with a market cap of £350.70 million.
Operations: PayPoint plc’s revenue is derived from its operations in payments and banking, shopping, and e-commerce services within the United Kingdom.
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
PayPoint’s dividend payments, while historically volatile, are currently well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 67.4% and a cash payout ratio of 23.7%. The company declared a slight increase in its final dividend to 20 pence per share. Recent earnings growth is robust, with net income rising to £39.33 million for the year ended March 2026. Despite trading below estimated fair value, PayPoint has high debt levels and an unstable dividend track record.
LSE:PAY Dividend History as at Jun 2026 Key Takeaways Want To Explore Some Alternatives?
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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:ARBB LSE:BOWL and LSE:PAY.
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