Balfour Beatty states that following the 4.2 pence per ordinary share interim dividend declared at the half year, the Board is recommending a final dividend of 9.8 pence per share, giving a total recommended dividend for the year of 14 pence per share (2024: 12.5 pence per share). Additionally, the Company intends to repurchase £200 million of shares during the 2026 phase of its multi-year share buyback programme, bringing the cumulative return to shareholders since the introduction in 2021 of the multi-year capital allocation framework to over £1.2 billion.
Other financial highlights:
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£200 million share buyback and full year dividend increased by 12% to 14 pence per share (2024: 12.5p)
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The total cash return to shareholders in 2026 (including the final 2025 dividend and 2026 interim dividend) is therefore expected to be c.£267 million (2025: £189 million).
