WPP Dividend History & Analysis | 6.3% Yield

WPP has a dividend yield of 6.3% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.29%
Payout Ratio 51.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.56%
Consistency Lifetime 83.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.59%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 49.54%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -59.8%
Total Return 5y: -58.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Advertising

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PUB 25,950 M 3.90% 9.39%
OMC 24,283 M 3.72% 5.18%
DEC 4,200 M 3.61% 4.97%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PUB 25,950 M 15.8% 97.6%
OMC 24,283 M 0.88% 96.7%
SAX 2,536 M 3.56% 94.6%

WPP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 61.2% 4.09%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-11-01 Semiannual 0.9542 -38.3% 1.94%
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 84.4% 2.9%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-11-01 Semiannual 0.847 -26.1% 2.11%
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 -10.3% 1.29%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-07-09 Semiannual 0.9712 47.3% 1.39%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-06 Semiannual 0.6594 -72.5% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-06 Semiannual 2.401 72.8% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-11-04 Semiannual 1.3892 -41.2% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-08 Semiannual 2.363 57.5% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-05 Semiannual 1.5 -39.3% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-09 Semiannual 2.4719 63.7% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-06 Semiannual 1.5104 -37% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-03 Semiannual 2.399 100.6% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-07 Semiannual 1.1961 -43.5% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-05 Semiannual 2.1161 72.9% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-09 Semiannual 1.2242 -40.5% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-07-06 Semiannual 2.0569 121.6% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-11-10 Semiannual 0.9282 -53.2% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-07-07 Semiannual 1.9838 136.8% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-11-15 Semiannual 0.8376 -42.8% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-07-11 Semiannual 1.4656 110.1% N/A
2012-10-10 2012-10-12 2012-11-19 Semiannual 0.6977 -47.4% N/A
2012-06-06 2012-06-08 2012-07-16 Semiannual 1.3261 123.9% N/A
2011-10-12 2011-10-14 2011-11-21 Semiannual 0.5924 -37.4% N/A
2011-06-01 2011-06-03 2011-07-12 Semiannual 0.9457 96.6% N/A
2010-10-06 2010-10-08 2010-11-15 Semiannual 0.4809 -38.4% N/A
2010-03-17 2010-03-19 2010-04-08 Other 0.7807 81.1% N/A
2009-10-07 2009-10-09 2009-11-16 Other 0.4311 -47.6% N/A
2009-06-03 2009-06-05 2009-07-13 Other 0.822 112.5% N/A
2008-10-08 2008-10-10 2008-11-17 Other 0.3868 -56.9% N/A
2008-06-04 2008-06-06 2008-07-15 Other 0.898 104.2% N/A
2007-10-10 2007-10-12 2007-11-23 Other 0.4397 -42.5% N/A
2007-06-06 2007-06-08 2007-07-16 Other 0.7648 124.5% N/A
2006-10-11 2006-10-13 2006-11-20 Other 0.3407 -41.4% N/A
2006-05-31 2006-06-02 2006-07-12 Other 0.5811 116.9% N/A
2005-10-12 2005-10-14 2005-11-22 Other 0.2679 -42.1% N/A
2005-06-01 2005-06-03 2005-07-13 Other 0.4626 100.5% N/A
2004-10-13 2004-10-15 2004-11-22 Other 0.2307 -42.7% N/A
2004-06-02 2004-06-04 2004-07-12 Other 0.4025 129.4% N/A
2003-10-15 2003-10-17 2003-11-24 Other 0.1754 -41.1% N/A
2003-06-04 2003-06-06 2003-07-17 Other 0.2979 124.8% N/A
2002-09-11 2002-09-13 2002-11-26 Other 0.1325 -43.8% N/A
2002-06-05 2002-06-07 2002-07-15 Other 0.2357 131.9% N/A
2001-09-12 2001-09-14 2001-11-27 Other 0.1017 0% N/A

WPP Dividend FAQ

WPP plc (NYSE: WPP) is a London-based, publicly traded creative transformation group that delivers communications, experience, commerce, and technology services across North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. It operates through three reporting segments-Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies-offering everything from brand strategy and creative production to media planning, data analytics, and crisis management.

What is the Dividend Yield of WPP?

As of February 2026, WPP`s dividend yield is 6.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 18.48.

Does WPP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WPP paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-10 and the payout was 0.50071 USD.

How often does WPP pay dividends?

WPP pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, WPP has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-10.

WPP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WPP for the next 4 payments are between 1.617 (+222.9%) and 1.663 (+232.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WPP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.50071 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for WPP (WPP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WPP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WPP (WPP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WPP?

WPP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.56% per year.
Strong growth: WPP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WPP?

WPP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.59%. If you bought WPP's shares at 44.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WPP?

WPP Payout Consistency is 83.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: WPP has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WPP have a good Dividend Yield?

WPP`s 6.29% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WPP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WPP is 51.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WPP?

WPP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WPP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WPP's Outstanding Shares?

WPP's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.86% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WPP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 16, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 1,590,000
1988 1,590,000
1989 1,644,000 +3.4%
1990 1,730,000 +5.23%
1991 2,190,000 +26.59%
1992 9,528,000 +335.07%
1993 2,466,000 -74.12%
1994 142,307,700 +5670.79%
1995 159,217,200 +11.88%
1996 153,086,500 -3.85%
1997 165,136,100 +7.87%
1998 148,012,700 -10.37%
1999 157,814,900 +6.62%
2000 203,430,500 +28.9%
2001 183,114,400 -9.99%
2002 224,133,700 +22.4%
2003 232,737,900 +3.84%
2004 243,972,200 +4.83%
2005 244,960,000 +0.4%
2006 237,900,000 -2.88%
2007 237,898,200 -0%
2008 234,880,000 -1.27%
2009 234,880,000
2010 185,998,600 -20.81%
2011 234,880,000 +26.28%
2012 234,880,000
2013 199,983,300 -14.86%
2014 234,880,000 +17.45%
2015 241,107,400 +2.65%
2016 192,095,200 -20.33%
2017 234,880,000 +22.27%
2018 234,880,000
2019 252,644,000 +7.56%
2020 245,066,400 -3%
2021 230,793,900 -5.82%
2022 214,182,000 -7.2%
2023 214,869,400 +0.32%
2024 215,752,500 +0.41%
2025 218,600,000 +1.32%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23