WPP (NYSE) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares
Dividend Rating: 4.39 ✓ Yield 4.92%, Avg. Growth per Year -8.00%, 93.3% Consistency of Payouts and many other metrics.
Dividends per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
Outstanding Shares
What is the Trend of WPP`s Outstanding Shares?
The Outstanding Shares of WPP PLC ADR are growing at a rate of 16.42% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 13.80%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.Did WPP PLC ADR ever had a Stock Split?
Yes, last Stock Split was on 1999-11-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.| Year | Number of Shares (Mill.) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1074.35 | +401.6% |
| 2022 | 214.18 | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 230.79 | -5.82% |
| 2020 | 245.07 | -2.55% |
| 2019 | 251.48 | +7.07% |
| 2018 | 234.88 | |
| 2017 | 234.88 | +22.27% |
| 2016 | 192.1 | -20.33% |
| 2015 | 241.11 | +2.65% |
| 2014 | 234.88 | +17.45% |
| 2013 | 199.98 | -14.86% |
| 2012 | 234.88 | |
| 2011 | 234.88 | +26.28% |
| 2010 | 186 | -20.81% |
| 2009 | 234.88 | |
| 2008 | 234.88 | -1.27% |
| 2007 | 237.9 | -0% |
| 2006 | 237.9 | -2.88% |
| 2005 | 244.96 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 243.97 | +4.83% |
| 2003 | 232.74 | +3.84% |
| 2002 | 224.13 | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 183.11 | -9.99% |
| 2000 | 203.43 | +28.9% |
| 1999 | 157.81 | +6.62% |
| 1998 | 148.01 | -10.37% |
| 1997 | 165.14 | +7.87% |
| 1996 | 153.09 | -3.85% |
| 1995 | 159.22 | +11.88% |
| 1994 | 142.31 | +5670.79% |
| 1993 | 2.47 | -74.12% |
| 1992 | 9.53 | +335.07% |
| 1991 | 2.19 | +26.59% |
| 1990 | 1.73 | +5.23% |
| 1989 | 1.64 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 1.59 | |
| 1987 | 1.59 |
Dividend Yields, Growth & Consistency
| Overall Dividend Rating | 4.39 | ||
| Dividends Paid 12m | 2.47 | Yield 12m | 4.92% |
| Dividends Paid Average 5y | 2.38 | Yield Average 5y | 4.73% |
| Growth Rate 5y | - | Yield on Cost 5y | 5.12% |
| Payout Consistency | 93.3% | First Payout | 1993-04-07 |
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Dividend History - Last 25 Dividends (Paid in USD)
| Date | Period | Dividend Rate | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-12 | SemiAnnual | 0.91078 | -41.7% |
| 2023-06-08 | SemiAnnual | 1.56198 | 72.6% |
| 2022-10-13 | SemiAnnual | 0.90518 | -21.1% |
| 2022-06-09 | SemiAnnual | 1.14665 | 31.6% |
| 2021-10-14 | SemiAnnual | 0.87138 | -10.3% |
| 2021-06-10 | SemiAnnual | 0.97117 | 48.9% |
| 2020-10-08 | SemiAnnual | 0.65205 | -72.8% |
| 2020-06-11 | SemiAnnual | 2.401 | 72.8% |
| 2019-10-03 | SemiAnnual | 1.38924 | -41.2% |
| 2019-06-13 | SemiAnnual | 2.36296 | 57.5% |
| 2018-10-04 | SemiAnnual | 1.50002 | -39.3% |
| 2018-06-14 | SemiAnnual | 2.47187 | 63.7% |
| 2017-10-05 | SemiAnnual | 1.5104 | -37% |
| 2017-06-07 | SemiAnnual | 2.39899 | 100.6% |
| 2016-10-05 | SemiAnnual | 1.19607 | -43.5% |
| 2016-06-08 | SemiAnnual | 2.11605 | 72.9% |
| 2015-10-07 | SemiAnnual | 1.22416 | -40.5% |
| 2015-06-03 | SemiAnnual | 2.05689 | 121.6% |
| 2014-10-08 | SemiAnnual | 0.92821 | -53.2% |
| 2014-06-04 | SemiAnnual | 1.98376 | 136.8% |
| 2013-10-09 | SemiAnnual | 0.83762 | -42.8% |
| 2013-06-05 | SemiAnnual | 1.46564 | 110.1% |
| 2012-10-10 | SemiAnnual | 0.69771 | -47.4% |
| 2012-06-06 | SemiAnnual | 1.32612 | 123.9% |
| 2011-10-12 | SemiAnnual | 0.5924 |
- WPP`s 4.92% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 2.47 USD by the current stock price.
- 5.12% Yield on Cost is the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased the stock five years ago (Rate of the last 12 Months 2.47 divided by price 5 years ago).
- The 93.3% Payout Consistency of WPP Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
- The Average Dividend Growth Rate of -8.00% per year in the last 5-Years showcases WPP`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
Ratings surpassing 5 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 7.5 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.