NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, footwear, and home products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through NEXT Retail, NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT International Retail, NEXT Sourcing, Lipsy, NENA, and Property Management segments. It operates retail stores; an online retail platform; and 199 franchise stores in 35 countries. The company also offers consumer credit; NEXT branded products; and women's, men's, children's, homeware, and beauty products under the LABEL and Lipsy's own brand, and other third-party brands. In addition, it provides property management services, including holding and lease of properties. The company was formerly known as J Hepworth & Son and changed its name to NEXT plc in 1986. NEXT plc was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom.
NEXT Dividend Announcement
• NEXT announced a semi annually dividend of £75.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-03. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-05
• NEXT annual dividend for 2024 was £216.00
• NEXT annual dividend for 2023 was £206.00
• NEXT's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.16%
• NEXT's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 30.91%
NEXT Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-05 | £75.00 | semi annually | 2025-01-03 |
2024-07-04 | £141.00 | semi annually | 2024-08-01 |
2023-12-07 | £66.00 | semi annually | 2024-01-03 |
2023-07-06 | £140.00 | semi annually | 2023-08-01 |
2022-12-01 | £66.00 | semi annually | 2023-01-03 |
2022-07-07 | £127.00 | semi annually | 2022-08-01 |
2022-01-13 | £160.00 | semi annually | 2022-01-28 |
2021-08-12 | £110.00 | semi annually | 2021-09-03 |
2019-12-05 | £57.50 | semi annually | 2020-01-02 |
2019-07-04 | £110.00 | semi annually | 2019-08-01 |
2018-12-06 | £55.00 | semi annually | 2019-01-02 |
2018-07-05 | £105.00 | semi annually | 2018-08-01 |
2018-01-04 | £45.00 | semi annually | 2018-01-25 |
2017-12-07 | £53.00 | semi annually | 2018-01-02 |
2017-10-05 | £45.00 | semi annually | 2017-11-01 |
2017-07-06 | £45.00 | semi annually | 2017-08-01 |
2017-04-06 | £45.00 | semi annually | 2017-05-02 |
2016-12-08 | £53.00 | semi annually | 2017-01-03 |
2016-07-07 | £105.00 | semi annually | 2016-08-01 |
2016-01-14 | £60.00 | semi annually | 2016-02-01 |
2015-12-10 | £53.00 | semi annually | 2016-01-04 |
2015-10-08 | £60.00 | semi annually | 2015-11-02 |
2015-07-09 | £60.00 | semi annually | 2015-08-03 |
2015-04-09 | £60.00 | semi annually | 2015-05-01 |
2015-01-15 | £50.00 | semi annually | 2015-02-02 |
2014-12-04 | £50.00 | semi annually | 2015-01-02 |
2014-07-09 | £50.00 | semi annually | 2014-08-01 |
2014-04-02 | £50.00 | semi annually | 2014-05-01 |
2014-01-15 | £50.00 | semi annually | 2014-02-03 |
2013-11-20 | £36.00 | semi annually | 2014-01-02 |
2013-06-26 | £74.00 | semi annually | 2013-08-01 |
2012-11-21 | £31.00 | semi annually | 2013-01-02 |
2012-06-27 | £62.50 | semi annually | 2012-08-01 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: NEXT's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, NEXT publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, NEXT distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from NEXT are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: NEXT sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, NEXT distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: NEXT declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of NEXT's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review NEXT's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.