Annual Dividend (TTM)
$0.9662
Semi-Annual
WPP plc
$27.16Today:- (-)1Y +12.32%
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.96B
- P/E (TTM)
- 31.78
- Forward P/E
- 62.88
- Dividend yield
- 3.56%
- 52-week range
- $14.81$27.78
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 326.61K
WPP (WPP) Dividend History
Complete ex-dividend dates, payment schedules, dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, and payout ratios.
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Dividend Yield
3.56%
Last ex-date: Oct 9, 2026
Payout Ratio (TTM)
111.85%
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends
Dividend Growth
-54.38%
Year-over-year change
WPP (WPP) Dividend Statistics & Metrics
Comprehensive dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, payout ratios, and payment frequency analysis
Payment Details
Dividend payment schedule and frequency details
FrequencySemi-Annual
Last Payment$0.4852
Last Ex-DateOct 9, 2026
Last Payment DateNov 2, 2026
Growth Metrics
Dividend CAGR and consecutive years of growth
TTM Growth (YoY)-54.38%
3-Year CAGR1.06%
5-Year CAGR-7.10%
10-Year CAGR-4.28%
Historical Averages
Multi-year dividend averages and payout ratio
Payout Ratio (TTM)111.85%
5-Year Average$2.1987
10-Year Average$2.8999
First PaymentMay 13, 1988
WPP Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart
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WPP (WPP) Dividend Payment History
Complete ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment dates, amounts, and frequency
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.4852 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.4810 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.4807 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $1.6370 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | $0.9728 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | $1.5458 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.9108 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | $1.5620 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | $0.9052 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $1.1466 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | $0.8613 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 | $0.9712 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 8, 2020 | - | Nov 6, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | $0.6594 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 11, 2020 | - | Jul 6, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 | $2.4010 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 3, 2019 | - | Nov 4, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 | $1.3892 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 13, 2019 | - | Jul 8, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | $2.3630 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 4, 2018 | - | Nov 5, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 | $1.5000 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 14, 2018 | - | Jul 9, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $2.4719 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 5, 2017 | - | Nov 6, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | $1.5104 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 7, 2017 | - | Jul 3, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 | $2.3990 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 5, 2016 | - | Nov 7, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 | $1.1961 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 8, 2016 | - | Jul 5, 2016 | Mar 9, 2016 | $2.1160 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 7, 2015 | - | Nov 9, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 | $1.2242 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 3, 2015 | - | Jul 6, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 | $2.0569 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 8, 2014 | - | Nov 10, 2014 | Oct 17, 2014 | $0.9282 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 4, 2014 | - | Jul 7, 2014 | Jul 2, 2014 | $1.9838 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 9, 2013 | - | Nov 15, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 | $0.8376 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jul 11, 2013 | Jul 8, 2013 | $1.4656 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 10, 2012 | - | Nov 19, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 | $0.6977 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 6, 2012 | - | Jul 16, 2012 | Jun 19, 2012 | $1.3261 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 12, 2011 | - | Nov 21, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | $0.5924 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 1, 2011 | - | Jul 12, 2011 | Jun 16, 2011 | $0.9457 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 6, 2010 | - | Nov 15, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 | $0.4809 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 17, 2010 | - | Apr 8, 2010 | - | $0.7807 | - |
| Oct 7, 2009 | - | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 19, 2009 | $0.4311 | - |
| Jun 3, 2009 | - | Jul 13, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 | $0.8220 | - |
| Oct 8, 2008 | - | Nov 17, 2008 | - | $0.3868 | - |
| Jun 4, 2008 | - | Jul 15, 2008 | - | $0.8980 | - |
| Oct 10, 2007 | - | Nov 23, 2007 | - | $0.4397 | - |
| Jun 6, 2007 | - | Jul 16, 2007 | - | $0.7648 | - |
| Oct 11, 2006 | - | Nov 20, 2006 | - | $0.3407 | - |
| May 31, 2006 | - | Jul 12, 2006 | - | $0.5811 | - |
| Oct 12, 2005 | - | Nov 22, 2005 | - | $0.2679 | - |
| Jun 1, 2005 | - | Jul 13, 2005 | - | $0.4626 | - |
| Oct 13, 2004 | - | Nov 22, 2004 | - | $0.2307 | - |
| Jun 2, 2004 | - | Jul 12, 2004 | - | $0.4025 | - |
| Oct 15, 2003 | - | Nov 24, 2003 | - | $0.1754 | - |
| Jun 4, 2003 | - | Jul 17, 2003 | - | $0.2979 | - |
| Sep 11, 2002 | - | Nov 26, 2002 | - | $0.1325 | - |
| Jun 5, 2002 | - | Jul 15, 2002 | - | $0.2357 | - |
| Sep 12, 2001 | - | Nov 27, 2001 | - | $0.1017 | - |
| Jun 6, 2001 | - | Jul 16, 2001 | - | $0.1795 | - |
| Sep 18, 2000 | - | Nov 28, 2000 | - | $0.0849 | - |
| Jun 7, 2000 | - | Jul 17, 2000 | - | $0.1583 | - |
| Oct 20, 1999 | - | Nov 30, 1999 | - | $0.1601 | - |
| Jun 9, 1999 | - | Jul 19, 1999 | - | $0.1337 | - |
| Oct 22, 1998 | - | Dec 4, 1998 | - | $0.0735 | - |
| Jun 17, 1998 | - | Jul 20, 1998 | - | $0.1167 | - |
| Oct 29, 1997 | - | Dec 2, 1997 | - | $0.0591 | - |
| Jun 11, 1997 | - | Jul 21, 1997 | - | $0.1016 | - |
| Oct 25, 1996 | - | Dec 6, 1996 | - | $0.0482 | - |
| Jun 14, 1996 | - | Jul 22, 1996 | - | $0.0714 | - |
| Oct 27, 1995 | - | Dec 7, 1995 | - | $0.0073 | - |
| Jun 14, 1995 | - | Jun 14, 1995 | - | $0.0633 | - |
| Oct 21, 1994 | - | Oct 21, 1994 | - | $0.0319 | - |
| Jun 10, 1994 | - | Jun 10, 1994 | - | $0.0538 | - |
| Oct 18, 1993 | - | Oct 18, 1993 | - | $0.0277 | - |
| Apr 7, 1993 | - | Apr 7, 1993 | - | $0.9124 | - |
| Nov 27, 1989 | - | Nov 27, 1989 | - | $1.0300 | - |
| Jul 6, 1989 | - | Jul 6, 1989 | - | $0.8425 | - |
| May 22, 1989 | - | May 22, 1989 | - | $1.1325 | - |
| Nov 28, 1988 | - | Nov 28, 1988 | - | $0.5600 | - |
| May 13, 1988 | - | May 13, 1988 | - | $0.4700 | - |
Source: Dividend declarations and payment records. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Frequently Asked Questions About WPP Dividends
What is WPP's current dividend yield?
WPP plc's dividend yield is 3.56% as of the Oct 15, 2026 close, calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the share price.
When is WPP's ex-dividend date?
The most recent ex-dividend date for WPP was October 9, 2026. Check the Dividend Payment History table for upcoming dates.
How often does WPP pay dividends?
WPP plc pays dividends semi-annual. View the complete payment history in the table above.
What is WPP's dividend payout ratio?
WPP plc's trailing twelve-month (TTM) payout ratio is 111.85%, the share of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends.
What is WPP's dividend growth rate?
WPP plc's dividend fell 54.38% over the past year.