Breedon Group recommends a total dividend of 15.00p (2024: 14.50p), subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. This represents a payout ratio of 47%, slightly ahead of our through the cycle guidance of 40%. Since starting to pay a dividend in 2021, they have declared around £210m of cash dividends to shareholders.
An interim dividend of 4.75p (2024: 4.50p) was paid on 7 November 2025 and a final dividend of 10.25p per ordinary share will be paid on 10 July 2026 to shareholders who are on the Register of Members at the close of business on 29 May 2026. The ex-dividend date is 28 May 2026. The latest date for registering for the Company's DRIP is 19 June 2026; further details of how to join the DRIP are available on the Company's website.
Dividends are recorded in the financial statements of the accounting period in which they are paid. Accordingly, dividend payments to Breedon Group shareholders amounting to £51.1m (2024: £48.1m) have been recognised in the 2025 financial statements. Therefore, their full year dividend increased to 15.0p; payout ratio of 47% reflects strong cash performance, commitment to a progressive dividend and confidence in the future
