UK Dividend Stocks: Helios Underwriting And 2 Top Picks

The United Kingdom market has shown resilience, remaining flat over the last week but achieving a 16% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 11% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying dividend stocks like Helios Underwriting that offer consistent returns can be an appealing strategy for investors seeking stability and income.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Telecom Plus (LSE:TEP)	5.77%	★★★★★☆
Pollen Street Group (LSE:POLN)	6.96%	★★★★★☆
Multitude (LSE:0R4W)	10.22%	★★★★★☆
MONY Group (LSE:MONY)	6.60%	★★★★★★
James Halstead (AIM:JHD)	7.40%	★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)	8.16%	★★★★★☆
BTG Consulting (AIM:BTG)	4.30%	★★★★★☆
Arbuthnot Banking Group (AIM:ARBB)	6.39%	★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	4.60%	★★★★★☆
3i Group (LSE:III)	3.16%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 46 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)

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

Overview: Helios Underwriting plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers a limited liability investment opportunity for shareholders in the Lloyd’s insurance market in the UK and has a market cap of £152.70 million.

Operations: Helios Underwriting plc, through its subsidiaries, generates revenue by providing investment opportunities within the Lloyd’s insurance market in the UK.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Helios Underwriting's dividend strategy is supported by a low payout ratio of 24.2%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 37.3%. Despite recent increases, its dividends have been historically volatile and lower than the top UK payers. A special dividend of £0.03 per share was announced alongside an annual dividend increase to £0.07 per share, both payable on July 10, 2026.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Helios Underwriting's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Helios Underwriting's shares may be trading at a discount.

Record (LSE:REC)

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

Overview: Record plc, with a market cap of £89.63 million, offers currency and asset management services across the United Kingdom, North America, Switzerland, Europe, Australia, and other international markets.

Operations: Record plc generates revenue through its Currency Management segment, contributing £38.32 million, and its Asset Management segment, contributing £1.78 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.8%

Record plc's dividend yield of 7.84% ranks in the top 25% among UK payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 91.8%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings. Recent approval of a reduced final dividend to 1.45 pence per share reflects this strain, marking volatility in its payment history despite growth over the past decade. Revenue decreased slightly to £40.1 million for FY26 from £41.62 million previously, impacting earnings coverage further.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Record.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Record's current price could be quite moderate.

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

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

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC, with a market cap of £2.55 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to corporate and individual customers in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Operations: TBC Bank Group's revenue segments include Georgian Financial Services generating GEL 2.59 billion and Uzbekistan Operations contributing GEL 448.82 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

TBC Bank Group's dividend yield of 5.45% places it in the top 25% of UK payers, with a stable and well-covered dividend supported by a low payout ratio of 35%. Despite only nine years of dividend history, payments have shown reliable growth. Trading at good value relative to peers, TBCG's earnings have consistently grown, though recent changes in executive leadership and auditor appointments may influence future financial strategies.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in TBC Bank Group's dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates TBC Bank Group may be undervalued.

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