Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.94
WPP plc (WPP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
14.0%
Payout Ratio
78.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
WPP Dividend Income Check
Safety
78.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is falling.
WPP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield14.0%
Trailing DPS$1.94
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout78.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout24.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-6.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.8%
Total Shareholder Yield16.8%
1Y Total Return-46.1%
5Y Total Return-57.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,28910Y ago$4,10220Y ago$10,213
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). WPP's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
WPP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
WPP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WPP plc distributes 78.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WPP has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -6.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WPP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 14.0% dividend yield, 2.8% buyback yield, 16.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -57.1%, with dividends contributing 15.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,102 today.
WPP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$27.51
Avg/Payment$1.3757
Latest Change-2.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.4900 | ↓ -2.1% | 5.47% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.5007 | ↓ -69.8% | 9.57% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.6570 | ↑ +73.6% | 6.91% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.9542 | ↓ -38.0% | 5.05% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.5400 | ↑ +61.5% | 5.10% | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $0.9536 | ↓ -34.9% | 5.39% | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.4657 | ↑ +61.9% | 4.35% | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | $0.9052 | ↓ -27.6% | 5.14% | Nov 1, 2022 |
WPP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
14.0%
#1 of 6
Safety
Watch
78.4% payout
Streak
4Y
-6.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.8%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st WPPWPP plc | $4.0B | 14.0% | 78.4% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  OMCOmnicom Group Inc. | $23.9B | 3.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  IPGThe Interpublic Grou… | $8.9B | 5.4% | 72.0% | 16 | Watch |
 ICFIICF International, I… | $1.3B | 0.8% | 11.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
 GOOGLAlphabet Inc. | $4.8T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 METAMeta Platforms, Inc. | $1.6T | 0.3% | 8.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
WPP Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.49 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.16 | -13.5% | 2 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $2.49 | 3.1% | 2 | $2.45 | 101.8% | 0.98x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $2.42 | 12.2% | 2 | $0.50 | 483.9% | 0.21x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $2.16 | 16.6% | 2 | $3.05 | 70.7% | 1.41x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $1.85 | -39.6% | 2 | $2.60 | 71.1% | 1.41x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $3.06 | -20.4% | 2 | $-12.00 | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2019 | $3.84 | -4.5% | 2 | $3.35 | 114.7% | 0.87x | 7.1% |
| 2018 | $4.03 | 7.9% | 2 | $2.75 | 146.4% | 0.68x | 7.5% |
| 2017 | $3.73 | 11.8% | 2 | $6.75 | 55.3% | 1.81x | 6.9% |
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Start ComparisonWPP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WPP stock.
How much dividend does WPP pay per share?
WPP plc (WPP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +14.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WPP's next ex-dividend date?
WPP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WPP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WPP's dividend safe?
WPP's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +78.4% and FCF payout ratio of +24.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WPP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, WPP plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -6.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does WPP pay dividends?
WPP plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.94 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WPP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WPP five years ago would be worth approximately $4,289 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WPP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WPP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +14.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.