{"id":300734,"date":"2025-07-29T08:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T08:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/300734\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T08:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T08:33:14","slug":"top-uk-dividend-stocks-to-consider-in-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/300734\/","title":{"rendered":"Top UK Dividend Stocks To Consider In July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">As the UK market navigates through a period of uncertainty, with the FTSE 100 index recently faltering due to weak trade data from China, investors are keenly observing how global economic conditions impact domestic equities. In such a volatile environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.<\/p>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-0-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Name<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-0-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-0-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Dividend Rating<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-1-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">WPP (LSE:WPP)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-1-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">9.29%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-1-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-2-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Treatt (LSE:TET)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-2-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">4.06%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-2-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-3-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">OSB Group (LSE:OSB)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-3-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">6.10%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-3-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-4-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">NWF Group (AIM:NWF)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-4-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">4.76%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-4-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-5-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">MONY Group (LSE:MONY)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-5-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">6.03%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-5-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-6-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Man Group (LSE:EMG)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-6-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">7.23%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-6-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-7-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Keller Group (LSE:KLR)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-7-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">3.73%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-7-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-8-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-8-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">4.11%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-8-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-9-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-9-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">6.56%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-9-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-10-0\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-10-1\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">4.79%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-testid=\"cell-10-2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/discover\/investing-ideas\/146\/dividend-powerhouses-3-yield\/gb?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=conclusion-grid&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=3946600\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">We&#8217;re going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Clarkson PLC offers integrated shipping services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and globally with a market cap of \u00a31.07 billion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Operations:<\/strong> Clarkson PLC&#8217;s revenue is primarily derived from its Broking segment at \u00a3529.30 million, followed by Support at \u00a365 million, Financial at \u00a342.60 million, and Research at \u00a324.50 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Dividend Yield:<\/strong> 3.1%<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Clarkson&#8217;s dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.4% and 31.2%, respectively. Despite a history of volatility, dividends have grown over the past decade. However, the current yield of 3.14% is lower than the top UK payers&#8217; average of 5.37%. Trading at 49.4% below estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation alongside dividends, though historical unreliability may concern some investors seeking consistent income streams.<\/p>\n<p>       <a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/company\/id\/0d4ad1fc-69cb-4af3-9b6b-8ccd21e182f5\/dividend?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=infographic&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=3946600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"LSE:CKN Dividend History as at Jul 2025\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"578\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/a> LSE:CKN Dividend History as at Jul 2025         <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Mears Group plc, with a market cap of \u00a3344.17 million, provides outsourced services to both the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Operations:<\/strong> Mears Group plc generates revenue through its Management segment, which accounts for \u00a3576.70 million, and its Maintenance segment, contributing \u00a3555.81 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Dividend Yield:<\/strong> 4.1%<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Mears Group&#8217;s dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 31.8% and 14.2%, respectively, despite a history of volatility over the past decade. The recent approval of a final dividend increase reflects this coverage strength. While its current yield of 4.13% is below top UK payers, Mears offers good value with a P\/E ratio of 7.2x and potential for capital appreciation supported by recent contract wins worth \u00a3230 million from Milton Keynes City Council.<\/p>\n<p> Story Continues <\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/company\/id\/66736f53-4455-459d-9ac4-4bbca0b82fbf\/dividend?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=infographic&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=3946600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"LSE:MER Dividend History as at Jul 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"578\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/a> LSE:MER Dividend History as at Jul 2025     <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Wilmington plc, with a market cap of \u00a3294.63 million, offers data, information, training, and education solutions to professional markets in the UK, US, Europe, and internationally through its subsidiaries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Operations:<\/strong> Wilmington plc&#8217;s revenue segments include \u00a315.64 million from Legal, \u00a369.85 million from Finance, and \u00a310.39 million from Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Dividend Yield:<\/strong> 3.4%<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Wilmington&#8217;s dividend yield of 3.42% is lower than the top UK payers, yet its dividends are supported by a payout ratio of 72.5% and cash flow coverage at 57%. Despite a volatile dividend history, payments have grown over the past decade. Trading significantly below fair value, analysts expect a price rise by 36%. Recent guidance indicates an operating profit increase of 11%, though revenue declined to \u00a3101.5 million from \u00a3126 million in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>   <a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/company\/id\/e25ffd00-0e96-4a18-ac20-aeea5ee39aa8\/dividend?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=infographic&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=3946600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"LSE:WIL Dividend History as at Jul 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"578\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/><\/a> LSE:WIL Dividend History as at Jul 2025     <\/p>\n<ul class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Reveal the 59 hidden gems among our <a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/discover\/investing-ideas\/146\/dividend-powerhouses-3-yield\/gb?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=conclusion-grid&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=3946600\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Top UK Dividend Stocks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Top UK Dividend Stocks<\/a> screener with a single click here.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Are you invested in these stocks already? Keep abreast of every twist and turn by <a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/features\/portfolio?utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=integrated-pitch&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;blueprint=3946600\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:setting up a portfolio with Simply Wall St;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">setting up a portfolio with Simply Wall St<\/a>, where we make it simple for investors like you to stay informed and proactive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Simply Wall St is a revolutionary app designed for long-term stock investors, it&#8217;s free and covers every market in the world.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"> This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. <strong>We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.<\/strong> It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Companies discussed in this article include LSE:CKN LSE:MER and LSE:WIL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">This article was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/simplywall.st\/news\/top-uk-dividend-stocks-to-consider-in-july-2025-4?blueprint=3946600&amp;utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=finance_user&amp;utm_campaign=integrated-pitch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Simply Wall St;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Simply Wall St<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><strong>Have feedback on this article? 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