Dividend
- Next PLC has declared a final ordinary dividend for the year ended 31 January 2026 of 181p per share. This is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 21 May 2026. If approved, the dividend will be paid on 3 August 2026 to shareholders who are on the register of members at 3 July 2026, taking the total ordinary dividends for the year to 268p per share. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 2 July 2026.
Other Financial Highlights
- Group profit before tax of £1,158m was up +14.5%
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) grew by +17.0%.
- Cash flow remained strong and we returned £839m to shareholders through a combination of dividends (£286.5m), share buybacks (£131.4m) and the B Share Scheme capital distribution (£421.5m).
