WPP Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield
WPP has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 1.01 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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WPP Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | 2026-06-05 | 2026-07-06 | Semiannual | 0.5079 | +1.4% | 2.8% |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-11-03 | Semiannual | 0.5007 | -67.5% | 2.16% |
| 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-07-04 | Semiannual | 1.5384 | +58.1% | 4.09% |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-01 | Semiannual | 0.9728 | -37.1% | 1.98% |
| 2024-06-07 | 2024-06-07 | 2024-07-05 | Semiannual | 1.5458 | +533.5% | 3.15% |
| 2024-06-06 | 0.244 | -73.2% | 0.48% | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-11-03 | Semiannual | 0.9108 | -41.7% | 2.02% |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-09 | 2023-07-07 | Semiannual | 1.562 | +72.6% | 2.9% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-11-01 | Semiannual | 0.9052 | -21.1% | 2.25% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-07-08 | Semiannual | 1.1467 | +31.6% | 2.09% |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-01 | Semiannual | 0.8714 | 0% | 1.29% |
WPP Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, WPP's dividend yield is 4.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.01 USD by the current share price of 25.95.
As of August 2026, WPP paid a dividend of 1.01 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-05 and the payout was 0.50786 USD.
WPP pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WPP has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-05.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for WPP for the next payment is 0.601 (+18.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.32%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.50786 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for WPP (WPP) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for WPP (WPP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WPP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -9.32% per year. Negative growth: WPP's dividend growth is negative and declining.
WPP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.92%. If you bought WPP's shares at 52.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.01 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.92% of your original purchase price.
WPP Payout Consistency is 95.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: WPP has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WPP's 4.96% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WPP is 114.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
WPP's Overall Dividend Rating is 19.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WPP Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-07 02:38 UTC