WPP WPP plc — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
$24.97
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$0.20(0.81%)
as of Sep 14, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Dividend Snapshot
StatusRecently Increased
Latest Dividend$0.5052
Forward Annual$2.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Last Ex-DateOct 09, 2026
Next Ex-DateOct 09, 2026
Next Pay DateNov 02, 2026
1-Yr Growth-13.5%Annual totals, 2024–2025
10-Yr Growth-3.9%Annual totals, 2015–2025
Key Metrics
Current Yield
8.09%
At the Sep 14, 2026 price
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$2.0206
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
S Semi-Annual
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
35.6
As of Sep 14, 2026
Our 0-100 house score blending yield quality, payout sustainability (the trailing-twelve-month payout ratio), profitability (TTM return on equity), valuation (TTM price-to-book) and payment reliability, recomputed daily. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
52
As of Sep 14, 2026
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$15.11 – $27.55
Closes through Sep 11, 2026
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio (TTM)
n/a
12 months to Jun 30, 2026 (Q2 FY2026)
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the trailing twelve months (TTM): dividends paid divided by net income across the company's four most recent reported quarters, dated by the latest quarter end. A fiscal-year tag such as FY2025 means only annual figures were available. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earned. It shows n/a for funds and when net income over the period was negative; for REITs and BDCs it is marked EPS-based, since they are judged on FFO/AFFO or net investment income instead.Years Paying
38
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book (TTM)
1.52
Price as of Sep 14, 2026; latest reported book value
Price-to-book ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by the latest reported book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
S
Solid
Below the Solid check (model rank 70+ and yield 2%+): rank 36/100, yield 8.09%.
A
Accelerating
Dividend growth has stalled — 0 consecutive annual increase(s), under the 3 this check looks for.
F
Flawless
A dividend cut or reduction appears in the record.
E
Enduring
38 years of dividend payments on record.
Quote & Key Data
ExchangeNYSEThe stock exchange where the shares trade, such as NYSE or Nasdaq.
Volume482,400Sep 11, 2026 sessionHow many shares changed hands in the latest session — a rough read on trading activity.
Open$24.88Sep 11, 2026 sessionThe price at the start of the latest trading session.
Day Range$24.51 – $25.35Sep 11, 2026 sessionThe lowest and highest price during the latest trading session.
Prev Close$24.77Close of Sep 10, 2026The closing price from the previous trading session.
Market Cap$5.39BAs of Sep 14, 2026The company's total market value — share price times shares outstanding — on the date shown.
Shares Out215.76MImplied by market cap, Sep 14, 2026Shares outstanding implied by the market cap and share price on the date shown.
EPS (TTM)GBP -1.1112 months to Jun 30, 2026 (Q2 FY2026); reported in GBPEarnings per share over the trailing twelve months (TTM), labeled with the end date of the latest reported quarter and shown in the company's reporting currency. Dividends are paid out of these earnings.
P/E (TTM)-16.5Price as of Sep 14, 2026; earnings to Jun 30, 2026Price-to-earnings ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by trailing-twelve-month earnings per share. A rough gauge of how richly the stock is valued.
Ex-DividendOct 09, 2026Buy before this date to receive the upcoming payment. Buy on or after it and the seller keeps that one.
Pay DateNov 02, 2026The date the dividend is actually paid into shareholders' accounts.
Dividend Growth
3-Yr Growth (CAGR)0.0%Annual totals, 2022–2025The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
5-Yr Growth (CAGR)-6.7%Annual totals, 2020–2025The dividend's average annual growth rate over the period, compounded. Steady growth signals a healthy, rising payout.
Consecutive Increases0 yrsAnnual totals through 2025The number of years in a row the dividend has increased — a track record of reliability.
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
WPP's dividend yield rose from 5.27% to 8.09% over the past ~90 days (+2.82 pp). Of that move, +4.08 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and -1.26 pp from the share price ($19.02 on Jun 16, 2026 → $24.97 on Sep 14, 2026). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Current8.09%
1-Yr Average5.82%
Low / High3.64% – 14.09%
Percentile81%
Across 284 daily observations over the past 13 months (through Sep 11, 2026), WPP's current yield is higher than approximately 81% of them. Our stored price history for WPP covers the past 13 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.5052 S | Regular | Aug 06, 2026 | Oct 09, 2026 | Oct 09, 2026 | Nov 02, 2026 |
| $0.5010 S | Regular | Feb 26, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jul 06, 2026 |
| $0.5007 S | Regular | Aug 07, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| $1.6570 S | Regular | Feb 27, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 | Jul 07, 2025 |
| $0.9542 S | Regular | Aug 07, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 |
| $1.5400 S | Regular | Feb 22, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | Jul 05, 2024 |
| $0.9536 S | Regular | Aug 04, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 03, 2023 |
| $1.4657 S | Regular | Feb 23, 2023 | Jun 08, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | Jul 07, 2023 |
| $0.9050 S | Regular | Aug 05, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 01, 2022 |
| $1.2500 S | Regular | Feb 28, 2022 | Jun 09, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 |
| $0.8610 S | Regular | Aug 06, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | Nov 01, 2021 |
| $0.9777 S | Regular | Mar 12, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 | Jul 09, 2021 |
| $0.6594 S | Regular | Aug 28, 2020 | Oct 08, 2020 | Oct 09, 2020 | Nov 06, 2020 |
| $2.4010 S | Regular | Feb 27, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Jun 12, 2020 | Jul 06, 2020 |
| $1.3892 S | Regular | Aug 09, 2019 | Oct 03, 2019 | Oct 04, 2019 | Nov 04, 2019 |
| $2.4750 S | Regular | Mar 01, 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jul 08, 2019 |
| $1.5000 S | Regular | Sep 04, 2018 | Oct 04, 2018 | Oct 05, 2018 | Nov 05, 2018 |
| $2.5660 S | Regular | Mar 01, 2018 | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 09, 2018 |
| $1.4530 S | Regular | Aug 25, 2017 | Oct 05, 2017 | Oct 06, 2017 | Nov 06, 2017 |
| $2.2770 S | Regular | Mar 07, 2017 | Jun 07, 2017 | Jun 09, 2017 | Jul 03, 2017 |
| $1.2900 Q | Regular | - | Oct 05, 2016 | - | - |
| $2.0460 S | Regular | Mar 08, 2016 | Jun 08, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | Jul 05, 2016 |
| $1.2180 Q | Regular | Dec 08, 2015 | Oct 07, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 |
| $2.0040 Q | Regular | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 03, 2015 | Sep 03, 2015 | Aug 17, 2015 |
| $0.9630 Q | Regular | Dec 16, 2014 | Oct 08, 2014 | Feb 02, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| $1.9700 Q | Regular | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 04, 2014 | Aug 01, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 |
| $0.8230 Q | Regular | Dec 20, 2013 | Oct 09, 2013 | Feb 03, 2014 | Feb 18, 2014 |
| $1.4800 Q | Regular | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 05, 2013 | Aug 01, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 |
| $0.6950 Q | Regular | Dec 14, 2012 | Oct 10, 2012 | Feb 01, 2013 | Feb 15, 2013 |
| $1.3590 S | Regular | Jun 19, 2012 | Jun 06, 2012 | - | Aug 15, 2012 |
| $0.6090 S | Regular | Dec 19, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 | - | Feb 15, 2012 |
| $0.9500 S | Regular | Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 01, 2011 | - | Aug 15, 2011 |
| $0.4610 S | Regular | Dec 20, 2010 | Oct 06, 2010 | - | Feb 15, 2011 |
| $0.7780 S | Regular | - | Mar 17, 2010 | - | May 14, 2010 |
| $0.4311 S | Regular | Nov 19, 2009 | Oct 07, 2009 | - | Nov 16, 2009 |
| $0.7220 S | Regular | Mar 31, 2009 | Jun 03, 2009 | - | May 15, 2009 |
| $0.4810 S | Regular | - | Oct 08, 2008 | - | - |
| $0.9070 S | Regular | - | Jun 04, 2008 | - | - |
| $0.4300 S | Regular | - | Oct 10, 2007 | - | - |
| $0.7570 S | Regular | - | Jun 06, 2007 | - | - |
| $0.3400 S | Regular | - | Oct 11, 2006 | - | - |
| $0.5560 S | Regular | - | May 31, 2006 | - | - |
| $0.2680 S | Regular | - | Oct 12, 2005 | - | - |
| $0.5050 S | Regular | - | Jun 01, 2005 | - | - |
| $0.2260 S | Regular | - | Oct 13, 2004 | - | - |
| $0.0850 S | Regular | - | Jun 02, 2004 | - | - |
| $0.1630 S | Regular | - | Oct 15, 2003 | - | - |
| $0.3270 S | Regular | - | Jun 04, 2003 | - | - |
| $0.1470 Q | Regular | - | Sep 11, 2002 | - | - |
| $0.2420 S | Regular | - | Jun 05, 2002 | - | - |
| $0.1016 Q | Regular | - | Sep 12, 2001 | - | - |
| $0.2040 S | Regular | - | Jun 06, 2001 | - | - |
| $0.0850 Q | Regular | - | Sep 18, 2000 | - | - |
| $0.1582 S | Regular | - | Jun 07, 2000 | - | - |
| $0.1850 S | Regular | - | Oct 20, 1999 | - | - |
| $0.0800 S | Regular | - | Jun 09, 1999 | - | - |
| $0.0700 S | Regular | - | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| $0.0700 S | Regular | - | Jun 17, 1998 | - | - |
| $0.0800 S | Regular | - | Oct 29, 1997 | - | - |
| $0.0720 S | Regular | - | Jun 11, 1997 | - | - |
| $0.0620 S | Regular | - | Oct 25, 1996 | - | - |
| $0.0500 S | Regular | - | Jun 14, 1996 | - | - |
| $0.0100 S | Regular | - | Oct 27, 1995 | - | - |
| $0.0100 S | Regular | - | Jun 14, 1995 | - | - |
| $0.0080 S | Regular | - | Oct 21, 1994 | - | - |
| $0.0080 S | Regular | - | Jun 10, 1994 | - | - |
| $0.4120 S | Regular | - | Nov 27, 1989 | - | - |
| $0.3370 M | Regular | - | Jul 06, 1989 | - | - |
| $0.4530 S | Regular | - | May 22, 1989 | - | - |
| $0.2240 S | Regular | - | Nov 28, 1988 | - | - |
| $0.1880 S | Regular | - | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
Peer Comparison
Selected Advertising Agencies dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCOFF | Pico Far East Holdings Limited | 5.14% | 12.7% | 4 yrs | 72 |
| PGPEF | Publicis Groupe S.A. | 3.81% | -3.3% | 2 yrs | 68 |
| CYAGF | CyberAgent, Inc. | 1.53% | 7.4% | 3 yrs | 62 |
| CYGIY | CyberAgent, Inc. | 1.46% | 13.3% | 2 yrs | 58 |
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WPP dividend — frequently asked questions
Does WPP plc pay a dividend?
Yes. WPP plc (WPP) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $2.02 per share, a yield of approximately 8.09%.
What is WPP plc's dividend yield?
WPP plc's dividend yield is approximately 8.09%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does WPP plc pay dividends?
WPP plc pays dividends semi-annually — 2 times per year.
When is WPP plc's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date on record for WPP plc is October 9, 2026. The associated payment is $0.5052 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has WPP plc paid dividends?
WPP plc has 38 years of dividend payments on record.
Data updated Sep 14, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.