UK Dividend Stocks Featuring Helios Underwriting And 2 More

The UK market has recently experienced a downturn, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting ongoing economic challenges. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer investors a degree of stability and income potential; this article will explore three notable UK dividend stocks, including Helios Underwriting.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Telecom Plus (LSE:TEP)	5.74%	★★★★★☆
Pollen Street Group (LSE:POLN)	6.85%	★★★★★☆
Multitude (LSE:0R4W)	9.17%	★★★★★☆
MONY Group (LSE:MONY)	6.10%	★★★★★★
James Halstead (AIM:JHD)	6.35%	★★★★★☆
IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG)	3.61%	★★★★★☆
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM)	7.92%	★★★★★☆
BTG Consulting (AIM:BTG)	4.22%	★★★★★☆
Arbuthnot Banking Group (AIM:ARBB)	6.62%	★★★★★☆
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR)	3.83%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 45 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)

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

Overview: Helios Underwriting plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers limited liability investment opportunities for shareholders in the Lloyd’s insurance market in the UK and has a market cap of £154.19 million.

Operations: Helios Underwriting plc and its subsidiaries generate revenue through their operations in the Lloyd’s insurance market in the UK.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Helios Underwriting's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 24.2% and 37.5%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, its dividend track record has been volatile over the past decade despite recent increases, including a special dividend of £0.03 per share announced in May 2026. While trading below estimated fair value by 57.2%, its dividend yield of 4.45% is lower than the top UK payers' average of 5.37%.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Helios Underwriting's dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Helios Underwriting's current price could be quite moderate.

Mears Group (LSE:MER)

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

Overview: Mears Group plc, with a market cap of £360.56 million, provides a range of outsourced services to both public and private sectors in the United Kingdom.

Operations: Mears Group plc generates revenue through its Management segment, which accounts for £507.76 million, and its Maintenance segment, contributing £628.28 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Mears Group's dividend payments are backed by a low payout ratio of 28.2% from earnings and 18.2% from cash flows, suggesting sustainability despite a historically unstable track record. The recent interim dividend increase to 6.20 pence per share reflects positive financial performance, with net income rising to £30.42 million for the first half of 2026. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.8x, Mears appears undervalued compared to the broader UK market average of 16.4x.

• Take a closer look at Mears Group's potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Mears Group valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Record (LSE:REC)

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

Overview: Record plc, with a market cap of £86.70 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, which accounts for £38.32 million, and its Asset Management segment, contributing £1.78 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.1%

Record's dividend yield of 8.11% ranks in the top 25% of UK payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 91.8%. Recent dividend cuts from 2.50 pence to 1.45 pence per share highlight volatility and coverage issues, with cash flows covering payouts but not earnings. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, past dividend instability and declining earnings raise concerns for income-focused investors.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Record with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Record implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Summing It All Up

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