Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.34
Prudential plc (PUK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
14.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
PUK Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is falling.
PUK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.34
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR10.9%
5Y CAGR-4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.6%
1Y Total Return45.8%
5Y Total Return-22.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,79610Y ago$11,91520Y ago$22,012
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PUK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
PUK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Prudential plc distributes 14.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PUK has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.9% and 5-year CAGR of -4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PUK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 4.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -22.0%, with dividends contributing 4.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,915 today.
PUK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.58
Avg/Payment$0.5791
Latest Change+133.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | ↑ +133.5% | 1.85% | May 13, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.1542 | ↓ -52.7% | 1.82% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.3258 | ↑ +138.2% | 2.16% | May 14, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.1368 | ↓ -51.9% | 2.57% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $0.2842 | ↑ +127.0% | 2.16% | May 16, 2024 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.1252 | ↓ -52.0% | 1.69% | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.2608 | ↑ +127.2% | 1.45% | May 15, 2023 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.1148 | ↓ -51.6% | 1.51% | Sep 27, 2022 |
PUK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
14.9% payout
Streak
4Y
-4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.6%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUKPrudential plc | $39.9B | 1.5% | 14.9% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  MFCManulife Financial C… | $66.3B | 4.9% | 57.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 SLFSun Life Financial I… | $38.5B | 3.8% | 55.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 EQHEquitable Holdings, … | $12.1B | 2.5% | — | 8 | Unknown |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $34.6B | 5.5% | 53.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $51.4B | 2.9% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $6.9B | 4.9% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AFLAflac Incorporated | $58.5B | 2.0% | 32.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $12.0B | 0.7% | 7.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
PUK Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 14.0% | 2 | $2.28 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $0.42 | 9.1% | 2 | $1.68 | 25.1% | 3.99x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.39 | 9.7% | 2 | $2.48 | 15.6% | 6.42x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.35 | 12.7% | 2 | $-1.48 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.31 | -48.6% | 2 | $-3.10 | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.61 | -90.4% | 2 | $3.26 | 18.6% | 5.37x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $6.30 | 395.0% | 3 | $1.14 | 552.9% | 0.18x | 17.4% |
| 2018 | $1.27 | 17.1% | 2 | $1.30 | 98.0% | 1.02x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.09 | -19.0% | 2 | $1.40 | 77.7% | 1.29x | 3.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PUK stock.
How much dividend does PUK pay per share?
Prudential plc (PUK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is PUK's next ex-dividend date?
PUK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PUK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PUK's dividend safe?
PUK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.9% and FCF payout ratio of +9.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PUK a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Prudential plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -4.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PUK pay dividends?
Prudential plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PUK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PUK five years ago would be worth approximately $7,796 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PUK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PUK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.