WPP plc Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for WPP plc (WPP). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

34 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419891988
Dividends per share (FY)$2.02$2.49$2.42$2.16$1.84$3.06$3.87$4.07$3.73$3.34$3.22$2.93$2.30$2.05$1.56$1.24$1.15$1.39$1.19$0.90$0.78$0.32$0.49$0.39$0.30$0.25$0.26$0.14$0.15$0.11$0.02$0.02$1.20$0.41
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A4.77%5.19%4.06%2.35%1.25%5.61%5.93%4.46%2.66%2.71%2.62%2.23%2.78%2.60%2.06%2.56%3.52%1.82%1.43%1.33%1.26%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A78.41%382.97%53.52%49.35%-4.11%88.91%90.64%38.27%44.03%47.04%42.70%42.42%37.27%26.00%34.20%43.36%36.85%29.81%27.28%27.54%29.93%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

69 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-03October 10, 252025-10-10$0.48
2025-07-07June 06, 252025-06-06$1.54
2024-11-01October 11, 242024-10-11$0.95
2024-07-05June 07, 242024-06-07$1.54
2023-11-03October 12, 232023-10-13$0.95
2023-07-07June 08, 232023-06-09$1.47
2022-11-01October 13, 222022-10-14$0.91
2022-07-08June 09, 222022-06-10$1.25
2021-11-01October 14, 212021-10-15$0.86
2021-07-09June 10, 212021-06-11$0.98
2020-11-06October 08, 202020-10-09$0.66
2020-07-06June 11, 202020-06-12$2.40
2019-11-04October 03, 192019-10-04$1.39
2019-07-08June 13, 192019-06-14$2.48
2018-11-05October 04, 182018-10-05$1.50
2018-07-09June 14, 182018-06-15$2.57
2017-11-06October 05, 172017-10-06$1.45
2017-07-03June 07, 172017-06-09$2.28
N/AOctober 05, 16N/A$1.29
2016-07-05June 08, 162016-06-10$2.05
2015-12-22October 07, 152015-12-15$1.22
2015-08-17June 03, 152015-09-03$2.00
2015-02-17October 08, 142015-02-02$0.96
2014-08-15June 04, 142014-08-01$1.97
2014-02-18October 09, 132014-02-03$0.82
2013-08-15June 05, 132013-08-01$1.48
2013-02-15October 10, 122013-02-01$0.69
2012-08-15June 06, 12N/A$1.36
2012-02-15October 12, 11N/A$0.61
2011-08-15June 01, 11N/A$0.95
2011-02-15October 06, 10N/A$0.46
2010-05-14March 17, 10N/A$0.78
2009-11-16October 07, 09N/A$0.43
2009-05-15June 03, 09N/A$0.72
N/AOctober 08, 08N/A$0.48
N/AJune 04, 08N/A$0.91
N/AOctober 10, 07N/A$0.43
N/AJune 06, 07N/A$0.76
N/AOctober 11, 06N/A$0.34
N/AMay 31, 06N/A$0.56
N/AOctober 12, 05N/A$0.27
N/AJune 01, 05N/A$0.51
N/AOctober 13, 04N/A$0.23
N/AJune 02, 04N/A$0.09
N/AOctober 15, 03N/A$0.16
N/AJune 04, 03N/A$0.33
N/ASeptember 11, 02N/A$0.15
N/AJune 05, 02N/A$0.24
N/ASeptember 12, 01N/A$0.10
N/AJune 06, 01N/A$0.20
N/ASeptember 18, 00N/A$0.09
N/AJune 07, 00N/A$0.16
N/AOctober 20, 99N/A$0.18
N/AJune 09, 99N/A$0.08
N/AOctober 22, 98N/A$0.07
N/AJune 17, 98N/A$0.07
N/AOctober 29, 97N/A$0.08
N/AJune 11, 97N/A$0.07
N/AOctober 25, 96N/A$0.06
N/AJune 14, 96N/A$0.05
N/AOctober 27, 95N/A$0.01
N/AJune 14, 95N/A$0.01
N/AOctober 21, 94N/A$0.01
N/AJune 10, 94N/A$0.01
N/ANovember 27, 89N/A$0.41
N/AJuly 06, 89N/A$0.34
N/AMay 22, 89N/A$0.45
N/ANovember 28, 88N/A$0.22
N/AMay 13, 88N/A$0.19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WPP plc's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much WPP plc returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has WPP plc's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for WPP plc, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is WPP plc a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing WPP plc's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can WPP plc maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing WPP plc's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider WPP plc dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include WPP plc dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.