Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Mondi announce an interim ordinary dividend of 23.33 euro cents per share declared
Mondi have declared an interim ordinary dividend for the year ending 31 December 2025 of 23.33 euro cents per ordinary share will be paid on Friday 26 September 2025 to those shareholders on the register of Mondi plc on Friday 22 August 2025. The dividend will be paid from distributable reserves of Mondi plc, as presented in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The interim ordinary dividend is not recognised as a liability at 30 June 2025.
Schroders plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share
The Schroders plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share for the financial year ending on 31 December 2025. The dividend will be paid on 25 September 2025 to shareholders on the register at 22 August 2025.
Rentokil Initial Plc nterim dividend maintained at 4.15 cents per share
An Rentokil Initial Plc interim dividend payment of 4.15c per share, will be paid on 22 September 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 August 2025. The last day for DRIP elections is 1 September 2025.
Other financial highlights include:
● Financial performance in line with expectations
● Group Revenue growth of 3.1% with International business growth of 5.1%
● Organic Growth of 1.6%
○ North America organic growth 1.1%; International organic growth 2.7%
● North America organic growth improvement in Q2: 1.4% (Q1: 0.7%)
● Group adjusted operating margin of 15.2%, reduced North America margin of 16.9%
● Strong cash flow performance; 93% FCF conversion, ahead of our guidance of 80%
● Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.8x, reflecting c.$175m adverse foreign exchange impact on period end net debt (31 December 2024: 2.7x)
Weir Group plc approves an interim dividend of 19.6 pence per share
The Weir Group plc Board has approved an interim dividend of 19.6 pence per share (2024: 17.9p). This is in line with their policy of distributing one third of adjusted EPS and represents a 9% increase on the prior year. The interim dividend will be paid on 4 November 2025 to Shareholders on the register on 3 October 2025.
Hammerson plc Board has declared an interim cash dividend of 7.94p per share
The Hammerson plc Board has declared an interim cash dividend of 7.94p per share, payable as a PID on 16 October 2025 to shareholders on the register on 5 September 2025. This represents a 5% increase on the 2024 interim dividend of 7.56p per share.
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc announce an interim dividend of 4.5p per share
On 31 July 2025, the Rolls-Royce Board announced an interim cash dividend in respect of the first half of 2025 of 4.5 pence per ordinary share. The expected total cost of servicing this dividend is £379m, for which no liability has been recognised at the balance sheet date. The interim dividend will be paid on 18 September 2025 to shareholders on the register on 8 August 2025. The election deadline for ordinary shareholders wishing to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Programme (DRIP) is 29 August 2025
St. James's Place plc announce an interim dividend of 6.00 pence per share
The St. James's Place Plc Directors have resolved to pay an interim dividend of 6.00 pence per share (30 June 2024: 6.00 pence per share). This amounts to £32.1 million (30 June 2024: £32.8 million) and will be paid on 19 September 2025 to shareholders on the register as at 8 August 2025.
Standard Chartered announce an interim ordinary dividend increased 37% to 12.3 cents per share
The Standard Chartered plc Board is to announce an interim ordinary dividend of 12.3 cents per share, up 3.3 cents or 37 per cent, and announce a further $1.3 billion share buyback programme to commence imminently. This follows on from the $1.5 billion share buyback commenced in February 2025.
Sabre Insurance Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.4p per share
Sabre Insurance Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.4p per share
Drax Group announce an interim dividend of 11.6 pence per share
Drax Group to propose a dividend for the 2025 financial year of 29.0 pence per share, an 11.5% increase on 2024, consistent with their policy to pay a dividend which is sustainable and expected to grow. As has been their practice since they implemented the policy in 2017, 40% of the expected full year dividend will be paid for the first six months of 2025, being 11.6 pence per share.
Unilever declares a quarterly interim of €0.4528 per ordinary share
The Unilever Board has declared a quarterly interim dividend for Q2 2025 of €0.4528 per Unilever PLC ordinary share or £0.3916 per Unilever PLC ordinary share at the applicable exchange rate issued by WM/Reuters on 29 July 2025.
Anglo American announce a proposed interim dividend of $0.07 per share
The Anglo American plc Board has proposed an interim dividend of 40% of first half total underlying earnings, equal to $0.07 per share (30 June 2024: $0.42 per share), equivalent to $0.1 billion (30 June 2024: $0.5 billion).
International Personal Finance Plc interim dividend of 3.8p
International Personal Finance Plc announce Interim dividend of 3.8p (H1-24: 3.4p) per share, an increase of 11.8%, in line with their policy of paying 33% of their prior year full dividend per share at the half year.
Hostelworld plc announce an interim Dividend of 0.82€ cent per share
The Hostelworld Group plc has reinstated a progressive dividend policy with a target annual dividend payout ratio of between 20% and 40% of adjusted profit after tax, in line with the capital allocation framework presented at the Capital Markets Day on 29 April 2025.
Man Group Plc announce a recommended interim dividend of 5.7¢ per share
The Man Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.7¢ per share (30 June 2024: 5.6¢). Ex-dividend date, 07 August 2025, Record Date, 08 August 2025 and pay date of 19 September 2025.
Greencoat UK Wind Plc have declared total dividends of 5.18 pence per share
Greencoat UK Wind Plc have declared total dividends of 5.18 pence per share with respect to the period and paid a dividend of 2.50 pence per share with respect to Q4 2024 in the period.
Aberdeen Group Plc announce an interim dividend maintained at 7.3
The Aberdeen Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend for 2025 of 7.3p (H1 2024: 7.3p) per share. The dividend payment is expected to be £131m.
BAE Systems declare an interim dividend of 13.5p per ordinary share
The BAE directors have declared an interim dividend of 13.5p per ordinary share in respect of the period ended 30 June 2025, totalling approximately £407m. This will be paid on 3 December 2025 to shareholders registered on 24 October 2025. The ex-dividend date
is 23 October 2025.
Taylor Wimpey announce a 2025 interim dividend of 4.67 pence per share
The Taylor Wimpey Board has declared that a 2025 interim dividend of 4.67 pence per share is to be paid on 14 November 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 October 2025. The dividend will be paid as a cash dividend, and shareholders have the option to reinvest all of their dividend under the Dividend Re-Investment Plan (DRIP)
HSBC Holdings plc announces a second interim dividend of $0.10 per share
On 30 July 2025, the HSBC Holdings plc Directors approved a second interim dividend for 2025 of $0.10 per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2025. This distribution amounts to approximately $1.74bn and will be payable on 26 September 2025. No liability is recognised in the financial statements in respect of these dividends.
Hargreaves Services have proposed a final dividend of 18.5p
The Hargreaves's Board is recommending a final dividend of 18.5p (2024: 18.0p) taking the full year dividend to 37.0p (2024: 36.0p), representing an increase of 2.8%.
Franchise Brands PLC announce an interim dividend of 1.15p per share proposed, an increase of 5%
The Franchise Brands PLC Board is to propose an interim dividend of 1.15 pence per share, an increase of 5% (H1 2024: 1.10 pence per share), broadly in line with the increase in Adjusted EPS. The interim dividend will be paid on 26 September 2025 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12 September 2025.
FDM Group (Holdings) Plc Board declared an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per ordinary share
On 29 July 2025, the FDM Group (Holdings) Plc Board declared an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per ordinary share (2024: 10.0 pence), which will be payable on 14 November 2025 to shareholders on the register on 24 October 2025.
Rathbones Group Plc are increasing their interim dividend by 3.3% to 31.0p
Rathbones are increasing their interim dividend by 3.3% to 31.0p, reinforcing their progressive approach to shareholder distributions. Together, these actions mark a new phase for Rathbones, as the benefits of integration begin to translate into enhanced capital generation and long-term value creation.
Kerry Group Plc announce an interim dividend per share increase of 10.2% to 42.0 cent
The Kerry Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 42.0 cent per share, compared to the prior year interim dividend of 38.1 cent, payable on 7 November 2025 to shareholders on the record date 10 October 2025.
The Foxtons Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.24p per share
The Foxtons Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.24p per share (2024: interim dividend of 0.22p per share) under the Group's progressive dividend policy. Payment will be made on 15 September 2025 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 8 August 2025. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 7 August 2025. The Company operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"), which is managed by its registrar, MUFG Corporate Markets. For shareholders who wish to receive their dividend in the form of shares, the deadline to elect for the DRIP is 22 August 2025.
Essentra Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.8p per share
The Essentra Board has declared a 2025 interim dividend of 0.8 pence per share. The interim dividend is in line with the Group's dividend policy maintaining full year dividend cover in the order of three times adjusted earnings.
ConvaTec Group Plc Board is declaring a 3.0% increase in the interim dividend to 1.877 cents per share
The ConvaTec Group Plc Board is declaring a 3.0% increase in the interim dividend to 1.877 cents per share.
Morgan Sindall Group plc announce an interim dividend up 20% to 50p per share
The Morgan Sindall Group plc Board of Directors has proposed an interim dividend of 50.0p per share, an increase of 20% on the prior year interim dividend (HY 2024: 41.5p). This will be paid on 23 October 2025 to shareholders on the register on 3 October 2025. The ex-dividend date will be 2 October 2025.
NWF Group have proposed an increase in the total dividend of 3.7% to 8.4p per share
NWF Group Board is recommending a final dividend of 7.4p per share, to be paid to shareholders on 5 December 2025 (2024: 7.1p), giving a total dividend of 8.4p per share (2024: 8.1p).
Sthree announce an interim dividend maintained at 5.1 pence per share
The Sthree Board has proposed to pay an interim dividend of 5.1 pence (H1 FY24: 5.1 pence) per share, amounting to £6.6 million in total and aligned with the prior year level. It will be paid on 12 December 2025 to shareholders on the register on 14 November 2025. The Board's decision to maintain the dividend in-line with last year, reflects a considered assessment of the Group's future outlook, underpinned by a robust balance sheet and a strong track record of cash generation. It also underscores the Board's commitment to returning surplus capital to shareholders where appropriate.
Rio Tinto plc announce their 2025 interim dividend, equivalent to 148 US cents per share
Rio Tinto plc announce their 2025 interim dividend, equivalent to 148 US cents per share will be paid on 25 September 2025 to Rio Tinto Limited, Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto plc ADR shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 August 2025. The ex-dividend date for the 2025 interim dividend for Rio Tinto Limited and Rio Tinto plc is 14 August 2025. For holders of Rio Tinto plc ADRs, the ex-dividend date is 15 August 2025.
Croda International plc announce a dividend increased 1p to 48.0p
Croda International plc announce an interim dividend in respect of 2025 of 48.0p per share, amounting to a total dividend of £67.0m, was declared by the Directors at their meeting on 25 July 2025. This interim report does not reflect the 2025 interim dividend payable. The dividend will be paid on 7 October 2025 to shareholders registered on 29 August 2025.
Greggs Plc announce an interim dividend of 19.0p pence per share declared
The Greggs Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 19.0 pence per share (2024: 19.0 pence), in line with its expectation that the ordinary dividend will be maintained until it is two times covered by underlying earnings.
Restore Plc announce an interim dividend increased 10% to 2.2 pence
The Restore Plc Directors declare an interim dividend of 2.2p per share (H1 2024: 2.0p). The estimated dividend to be paid is £3.0m (H1 2024: £2.8m) and will be paid on 22 October 2025 to shareholders on the register on 19 September 2025.
Astrazeneca plc announce an interim dividend increased 3% to $1.03
Astrazeneca plc announce an interim dividend increased 3% to $1.03 (76.7 pence, 9.81 SEK)
Inchcape plc announce an interim dividend per share of 9.5p
The Inchcape Board has declared an interim dividend of 9.5p per ordinary share which will be paid on 5 September 2025 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 8 August 2025. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan is available to ordinary shareholders and the final date for receipt of elections to participate is 14 August 2025.
RTC Group propose an interim dividend of 1.21p per share
The RTC Group Directors propose an interim dividend of 1.21p per share (2024: 1.10p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 3 October 2025 to shareholders on the register on 5 September 2025.
Rightmove Plc announce an interim dividend up 9% to 4.05p per share
The Rightmove Plc Directors are declaring an interim dividend of 4.05p per ordinary share, which will be paid on 24 October 2025 to all shareholders on the register as at 25 September 2025. They intend to continue the share buyback programme in the second half of 2025.
NatWest Group plc announces an interim dividend for 2025 of £768 million or 9.5 pence per ordinary share
NatWest Group plc announces an interim dividend for 2025 of £768 million or 9.5 pence per ordinary share. The interim dividend will be paid on 12 September 2025 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 8 August 2025. The ex-dividend date will be 7 August 2025.
Centrica plc have proposed interim dividend is 1.83p per share
Centrica plc announce a proposed interim dividend is 1.83p per share for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The dividend will be paid on Thursday, 30 October 2025 to those shareholders registered on Friday, 19 September 2025.
Reach Plc board will maintain 2.88 pence per share interim dividend for 2025
The Reach Plc board paid a final dividend for 2024 of 4.46 pence per share in May 2025. An interim dividend for 2025 of 2.88 pence per share will be paid on 19 September 2025 to shareholders on the register on 15 August 2025.
ITV Plc declares interim dividend of 1.7p per share
The Board of ITV Plc recognises the importance of the ordinary dividend to ITV shareholders. Reflecting its confidence in the business and its strategy, as well as the continued strong cash generation, in line with ITV's dividend policy, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.7p (2024: 1.7p). The Board remains committed to paying a total dividend of at least 5.0p for the full year, which it expects to grow over the medium term, while balancing further investment to support its strategy and commitment to investment-grade metrics over the medium term.
Howden Joinery Group Plc board has approved an interim dividend of 5.0 pence per share
On 23 July 2025, the Howden Joinery Group Plc board approved the payment of an interim dividend of 5.0p/share to be paid on 21 November 2025 to ordinary shareholders on the register on 17 October 2025. This represents a 2% increase from last year's interim dividend. The ex-div date is 16 October 2025.
Lloyds Banking Group plc announce an interim ordinary dividend of 1.22 pence per share
The Lloyds Banking Group plc Board has recommended an interim ordinary dividend of 1.22 pence per share (equivalent to £731 million). This represents an increase of 15% compared to the first half of 2024, in line with the Board's commitment to a progressive and sustainable policy.
RELX Plc declares interim dividend of 19.5p per share
The board of RELX Plc is declaring an interim dividend of 19.5p (18.2p), an increase of +7%. The interim dividend will be paid on 11 September 2025, with an ex-dividend date of 7 August 2025 and a record date of 8 August 2025. Shareholders on the Register of Members or holding shares in CREST will automatically receive their dividends in Pounds Sterling (but may elect to receive their dividends in Euro). Shareholders who hold shares through Euroclear Nederland will automatically receive their dividend in Euro (but may elect to receive their dividend in Pounds Sterling). The closing date for currency elections is 22 August 2025. Dividend Reinvestment Plans are available for shares trading on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam. The closing date for elections in relation to participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plans is also 22 August 2025.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc has recommended an interim 2025 dividend of 84.4 pence per share
The Board of Directors at Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc has recommended an interim 2025 dividend of 84.4 pence per share (2024 H1: 80.4 pence). The ex-dividend date will be 7 August 2025 and the dividend will be paid on 18 September 2025 to shareholders on the register at the record date of 8 August 2025.
FRP Advisory recommends final dividend of 2.55p per Ordinary Share
The Board of FRP Advisory plc recommends a final dividend of 2.55p per eligible Ordinary Share for the financial year ended 30 April 2025. Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 24 October 2025 to shareholders on the Company's register at close of business on 26 September 2025. If the final dividend is approved, the total dividends paid by the Company relating to the financial year ended 30 April 2025 will be 5.4p per eligible Ordinary Share.
Informa has declared an interim dividend of 7.0p per share
The Informa Board has declared an interim dividend of 7.0p per share (H1 2024: 6.4p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 19 September 2025 to ordinary shareholders registered as at the close of business on 8 August 2025. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will be available for the interim dividend and the last date for receipt of elections for the DRIP will be 29 August 2025.
Breedon Group Plc has announced an increased interim dividend of 4.75 pence per share
Breedon Group Plc has announced an increased interim dividend of 4.75p per share (H1 2024: 4.50p per share). This represents a 6% increase compared with H1 2024 and equates to a dividend payout ratio of 42%, in line with the full year and slightly ahead of our financial framework target of 40%. The cash cost of the interim dividend will be c. £17m (H1 2024: £16m).
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