3 UK Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 8.8%

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Tue, February 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM GMT+9 4 min read

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As the FTSE 100 index faces downward pressure due to weak trade data from China, investors in the UK are navigating a complex landscape marked by global economic uncertainties. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a potential source of income and stability, making them an attractive option for those looking to weather market volatility while benefiting from regular payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom

Click here to see the full list of 47 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Bioventix

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

Overview: Bioventix PLC creates, manufactures, and supplies sheep monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic applications globally, with a market cap of £88.82 million.

Operations: Bioventix PLC generates its revenue primarily from the biotechnology segment, amounting to £13.12 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.8%

Bioventix offers a high dividend yield of 8.82%, placing it in the top 25% of UK dividend payers. However, its dividends are not well covered by earnings or free cash flows, with payout ratios exceeding 100%. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, but investors should consider the sustainability concerns surrounding its current dividend coverage.

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

Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Bioventix's share price might be too pessimistic.

AIM:BVXP Dividend History as at Feb 2026

4imprint Group

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

Overview: 4imprint Group plc operates as a direct marketer of promotional products in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, with a market cap of approximately £1.07 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue segments include $25 million from the UK & Ireland and $1.33 billion from North America.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

4imprint Group provides a stable and reliable dividend yield of 4.55%, though it falls short of the top UK payers. The dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios below 60%. Despite a forecasted decline in earnings, the company maintains strong value metrics, trading below fair value estimates. Recent guidance indicates revenue of $1.35 billion for 2025, surpassing analyst expectations, while leadership changes include Paul Forman’s appointment as Chair Designate.

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Click here to discover the nuances of 4imprint Group with our detailed analytical dividend report.

The valuation report we've compiled suggests that 4imprint Group's current price could be quite moderate.

LSE:FOUR Dividend History as at Feb 2026

NatWest Group

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

Overview: NatWest Group plc, with a market cap of £48.45 billion, offers banking and financial products and services both in the United Kingdom and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: NatWest Group’s revenue is primarily generated through its segments: Retail Banking (£6.06 billion), Commercial & Institutional (£8.58 billion), and Private Banking & Wealth Management (£1.12 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

NatWest Group’s dividend yield of 5.35% places it among the top UK payers, though its track record is volatile with only eight years of payments. The dividend is well-covered by a payout ratio of 47.8%, projected to remain sustainable in three years at 45.6%. Recent earnings showed improved net income at £5.83 billion for 2025, and a proposed final dividend increase to £1.8 billion signifies potential growth despite past instability in payouts.

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

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

LSE:NWG Dividend History as at Feb 2026

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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:BVXP LSE:FOUR and LSE:NWG.

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