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Top UK Dividend Stocks To Consider In June 2026

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The United Kingdom market has seen a flat performance over the last week, yet it has risen by 18% in the past year with earnings projected to grow by 11% annually in the coming years. In such an environment, identifying dividend stocks that offer reliable income and potential for growth can be a prudent strategy for investors seeking stability and returns.

Click here to see the full list of 42 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Overview: Bunzl plc is a distribution and services company operating in North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally with a market cap of approximately £7.56 billion.

Operations: Bunzl plc generates revenue primarily from its Packaging & Containers segment, which amounts to £11.85 billion.

Bunzl's dividend yield of 3.15% is below the UK's top quartile, yet its dividends are covered by earnings (payout ratio: 52.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 28.3%). Despite a volatile dividend history, payments have increased over the past decade. Recent announcements include a final dividend of £0.539 per share pending approval, with Q1 revenue up by 1.5%. However, net income for 2025 decreased to £459.2 million from £500.4 million in the previous year.

Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Bunzl stock in this dividend report.

Our valuation report unveils the possibility Bunzl's shares may be trading at a discount.

Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is an infrastructure and private equity manager operating in the UK, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia with a market cap of £492.79 million.

Operations: Foresight Group Holdings Limited generates its revenue from three main segments: Real Assets (£105.67 million), Private Equity (£47.43 million), and Foresight Capital Management (£9.22 million).

Foresight Group Holdings' dividend yield of 5.68% ranks in the top 25% of UK dividend payers, supported by a payout ratio of 72.6% and a cash payout ratio of 52.8%, ensuring dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Although dividends have been stable, they have only been paid for five years. The company trades at a good value relative to peers, with recent strategic leadership changes aimed at expanding its £10.9 billion real assets platform globally.

Navigate through the intricacies of Foresight Group Holdings with our comprehensive dividend report here.

In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Foresight Group Holdings is trading behind its estimated value.

Overview: ICG plc is a private equity firm that specializes in direct and fund of fund investments, with a market capitalization of approximately £5.24 billion.

Operations: ICG's revenue is derived from its Consolidated Entities (£33.80 million), Investment Company (£42.50 million), and Fund Management Company (£897.70 million) segments.

ICG plc's recent earnings report shows growth, with revenue reaching £1.04 billion and net income at £478.4 million for the year ending March 2026. The company proposed a final dividend of 59.3p per share, totaling 87p for the year, marking a 16th consecutive year of dividend growth despite past volatility. With dividends covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratio: 52.2%, cash payout ratio: 29.1%), ICG offers reasonable value compared to peers but has an unstable dividend track record over the past decade.

Get an in-depth perspective on ICG's performance by reading our dividend report here.

Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that ICG is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. 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. 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.

Companies discussed in this article include LSE:BNZL LSE:FSG and LSE:ICG.

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