WPP — WPP plc
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | WPP | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.82% | 3.00% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 25.08% | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 34.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 32 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | -40.9% | 11.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-19.05%
3-Year Growth
-2.16%
5-Year Growth
25.08%
10-Year Growth
5.18%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Jun 5, 2026
Next Payment
Jul 6, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Oct 10, 2025
Last Payment
Nov 3, 2025
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | $0.4900 | +1.93% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.4807 | -68.75% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.5384 | +61.22% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.9542 | -38.04% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.5400 | +61.50% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $0.9536 | -34.94% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.4657 | +61.92% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | $0.9052 | -27.61% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.2505 | +43.50% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $0.8714 | -10.87% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.9777 | +48.27% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.6594 | -72.53% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $2.4006 | +75.48% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $1.3680 | -44.72% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $2.4747 | +69.62% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $1.4590 | -43.14% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $2.5660 | +76.58% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $1.4532 | -36.18% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $2.2769 | +76.50% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $1.2900 | -36.95% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.