Top FTSE 250 dividend stocks to watch in September 2026
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Dividend-paying stocks offer a mix of regular income and potential long-term growth. While no dividend is guaranteed, companies with strong cash flows, manageable debt and a track record of returning money to shareholders often attract attention. FTSE 250 stocks belong to mid-cap businesses, with some of them holding strong positions in their markets. Some also have room to grow and offer attractive dividend yields.
With the 2026 mid-year reporting season now drawing to a close, the latest results give investors useful insight into how these companies are performing. Earnings, cash flow and balance sheets can all offer clues about which businesses are in a stronger position to maintain their dividends and continue returning capital to shareholders.
That’s why investors should look beyond dividend yield when assessing FTSE 250 dividend stocks. Also, a headline yield can appear artificially high if the share price drops sharply. Here are some of the top UK dividend shares to watch this September.
Mitie Group Plc (LSE: MTO)
Mitie Group provides facilities management, engineering, security, hygiene and environmental consulting services across the UK. The group serves major corporate clients, critical infrastructure operators and public sector institutions. It is considered a leader in facility transformation, energy efficiency upgrades and complex site management.
Mitie Group reported its full-year earnings with revenue increasing 10.5% to £5.62 billion. This marked the third consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth for the company. Its operating profit before other items grew 12% to £264 million, while earnings per share (EPS) rose 7.1% to £0.136. The board recommended a final dividend of £0.031 per share, bringing the total fiscal year dividend to £0.045 per share, representing a 5% increase compared to the £0.043 distributed in 2025. Mitie Group is scheduled to pay its final dividend on 27 August 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 16 July 2026.
Analysts see Mitie Group as a resilient beneficiary of expanding public sector infrastructure investment and rising enterprise demand for decarbonisation services. Recent strategic additions, including the acquisition of El-Team Vest A/S and select Nordic fire-safety businesses, expand Mitie’s service capabilities and geographic footprint. Consensus forecasts point to sustained organic revenue growth supported by multi-year service contract renewals and long-term compliance tailwinds.
Rotork Plc (LSE: ROR)
Rotork designs and manufactures critical flow control equipment, intelligent valve actuators and instrumentation solutions. It operates across three global divisions: Oil & Gas, Water & Power and Chemical, Process & Industrial (CPI). Its products automate fluid control processes in infrastructure assets worldwide.
Rotork reported its half-year 2026 results with revenue up 1.3% year-on-year to £367 million, adjusted operating profit increase of 4.1% to £82 million and adjusted operating margin increase of 22.4%, despite oil and gas supply disruptions. Its EPS also rose 4.2% to £0.074. The company declared an interim dividend of £0.03, to be paid on 21 September 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 13 August 2026.
Many analysts consider Rotork one of the most noteworthy UK dividend shares in industrial engineering due to its clean balance sheet and high operating margins. Expanding infrastructure investments in municipal water treatment, carbon capture and power grid modernisation provide longer-term demand. Analysts project earnings per share to grow steadily as the company’s margin expansion initiative continues across core markets.
Primary Health Properties Plc (LSE: PHP)
Primary Health Properties is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specialising in modern primary healthcare facilities across the UK and Ireland. The company owns a multi-billion-pound portfolio of GP surgeries, integrated health centres and community medical facilities. A substantial proportion of its rental income is ultimately supported by government-backed healthcare spending in the UK and Ireland.
PHP is among the FTSE 250 shares to watch because it maintains an enviable multi-year consecutive record of dividend growth. The company reported its first-half 2026 results with a 4.4% year-on-year increase in group revenue, 9% rise in adjusted EPS to £0.038 and 125% growth in core net profit. The company also reaffirmed its projected 2026 dividend at £0.073. The company paid its third quarterly interim dividend for 2026 of £0.182 on 14 August 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 2 July 2026.
Some analysts see PHP as a recession-resistant stock. This is due to its high dividend yield. A significant proportion of PHP's leases include inflation-linked rental uplifts. This means its rental income could rise with rising inflation. However, investors should also assess its debt levels, financing costs, property valuations and dividend cover when evaluating the sustainability of its income.
WPP Plc (LSE: WPP)
WPP is a global advertising and marketing giant. Its services include creative work, media planning, data and analytics, public relations as well as technology. Its clients are some of the world's largest companies.
WPP’s earnings for the first half of 2026 came in above market expectations. Although revenue fell 4.4% to £6.37 billion, the decline narrowed from previous periods. Operating profits rose to £398 million and margins came in at 8.4%. Adjusted net debt also fell to £2.9 billion, from £3.26 billion a year earlier. CEO Cindy Rose said the Elevate28 plan is focused on reducing costs, simplifying the business and strengthening client relationships.
The board kept the interim dividend at £0.075 per share and maintained its full-year dividend guidance of £0.15 per share. The interim dividend is due to be paid on 2 November 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 8 October 2026.
WPP is in the middle of a major restructuring, so there is still work to do. However, cost savings from consolidating the business and investing in new technology appear to be helping free cash flow. Its relatively low valuation and potential for higher returns could give the stock room to recover if the turnaround continues to deliver results.
TBC Bank Group (LSE: TBCG)
TBC Bank Group PLC is a financial services holding company. It holds a dominant position in the Georgian banking sector with a 37.3% loan market share and a 37.1% deposit share. It also operates TBC Uzbekistan, a rapidly growing digital banking ecosystem serving over 23 million registered digital users across Central Asia.
TBC Bank reported strong results for the first half of 2026, with net profit of 751 million Georgian lari (GEL), representing 13% year-on-year growth. Return on Equity (ROE) exceeded 23.5%, marking the bank’s 14th consecutive quarter of ROE above 23%. Management confirmed the group remains fully on track to hit its 2026–2028 financial targets, including annual loan book growth above 15% and an annual ROE of over 23%.
TBC Bank declared its second-quarter 2026 dividend at GEL 1.75 per share, to be paid on 20 November 2026, with ex-dividend date of 22 October 2026.
TBC's combination of strong profitability, loan growth and expansion in Uzbekistan could continue to attract investors looking at emerging-market financial stocks. Georgia's economy also continued to expand strongly in 2026, with official data showing real GDP growth of 9.0% year on year in the first quarter.
TBC Uzbekistan provides an additional source of growth for the group, while TBC's capital-allocation policy includes both dividends and share buybacks. Together, these distributions can increase total capital returned to shareholders, although investors should also consider factors such as credit quality, regulatory requirements, economic conditions and the risks associated with rapid expansion in Uzbekistan.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
FTSE 100 companies are usually large, established businesses with global operations. They often pay attractive dividends, but their earnings may grow more slowly. FTSE 250 companies are generally smaller and have a stronger focus on the UK market. They can offer more room for growth while still providing attractive and potentially rising dividends.
If you hold a long CFD position when a stock goes ex-dividend, your trading account will usually receive a cash adjustment based on the dividend. If you hold a short CFD position over the same date, a corresponding cash adjustment is deducted from your account.
No. A dividend can be reduced or stopped at any time. Companies decide how much they can afford to return to shareholders based on factors like profits, cash flow and the wider economy. If a business needs to hold on to more cash, it may reduce or suspend its dividend.
