The YouGov plc Board recommends a dividend of 9.25p per share payable on 9 December 2025 to shareholders on the register as at 28 November 2025. This will be tabled for shareholder approval at the YouGov plc Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 4 December 2025.
Other financial highlights include:
Strong revenue growth of 16% (FY24: 30%) on a reported basis to £388.9m, reflecting the full year impact of YouGov Shopper (formerly CPS). Underlying revenue growth of 1% (FY24: 3%) as they stabilised the business during a period of organisational change and leadership transition.
Adjusted operating profit up 22%, slightly ahead of market expectations, with underlying growth of 26% as the benefits of the cost optimisation plan are realised.
Adjusted operating profit margin improved to 16% (FY24: 15%).
Adjusted earnings per share up 8%, at 31.7p.
Robust balance sheet position maintained with cash at period end of £54.8m (31 July 2024: £73.6m) and leverage ratio of 1.7x net debt to EBITDA.
