Top UK Dividend Stocks For June 2025

Simply Wall St · 06/10 06:01

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 has recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China and its impact on globally interconnected companies, particularly in the commodities sector. In this challenging environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, as they often represent established companies with resilient business models that may weather economic fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
WPP (LSE:WPP) 7.25% ★★★★★★
OSB Group (LSE:OSB) 6.73% ★★★★★☆
NWF Group (AIM:NWF) 4.64% ★★★★★☆
Man Group (LSE:EMG) 7.12% ★★★★★☆
Keller Group (LSE:KLR) 3.29% ★★★★★☆
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) 7.02% ★★★★★☆
IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) 4.31% ★★★★★☆
Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) 3.66% ★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) 6.84% ★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) 5.04% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 55 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Macfarlane Group PLC, with a market cap of £191.13 million, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Macfarlane Group PLC generates revenue through its Packaging Distribution segment, which accounts for £228.76 million, and its Manufacturing Operations segment, contributing £47.46 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Macfarlane Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with periods of significant drops. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, as indicated by a payout ratio of 37.5% and a cash payout ratio of 25.9%. The stock trades at a discount to its estimated fair value, though its dividend yield is lower than the top UK payers. Earnings growth has been modest but consistent recently.

LSE:MACF Dividend History as at Jun 2025
LSE:MACF Dividend History as at Jun 2025

Morgan Advanced Materials (LSE:MGAM)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Morgan Advanced Materials plc manufactures and sells various carbon and ceramic products, with a market cap of £613.76 million.

Operations: Morgan Advanced Materials plc generates revenue from its Thermal Products segment (£419.90 million), Performance Carbon segment (£345.70 million), and the Carbon & Technical Ceramics Division - Technical Ceramics segment (£337.80 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Morgan Advanced Materials' dividend yield of 5.56% ranks in the top UK payers but is not well-supported by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 198.3%. Despite earnings covering dividends with a payout ratio of 69.1%, past payments have been volatile and unreliable, showing significant annual drops. The company trades at good value relative to peers and industry, though it carries a high debt level that could impact future dividend sustainability.

LSE:MGAM Dividend History as at Jun 2025
LSE:MGAM Dividend History as at Jun 2025

Rathbones Group (LSE:RAT)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Rathbones Group Plc, with a market cap of £1.74 billion, offers wealth and asset management services in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Rathbones Group Plc generates revenue through its Asset Management segment, contributing £81.70 million, and its Wealth Management segment, which accounts for £814.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Rathbones Group's recent approval of a 63 pence per share dividend highlights its attractive yield, ranking in the top UK payers. However, dividend stability is questionable due to past volatility and a high payout ratio of 147.3%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings despite a low cash payout ratio. Recent executive changes, including the upcoming CEO transition, may influence future strategic direction and potentially impact dividend reliability amidst ongoing integration with Investec Wealth & Investment (UK).

LSE:RAT Dividend History as at Jun 2025
LSE:RAT Dividend History as at Jun 2025

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