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Vp plc provides equipment rental and associated services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through UK Forks, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, MEP Hire, Torrent Trackside, Airpac Rentals, and TR Group businesses. The UK Forks business engages in the rental of telescopic handlers and tracked access platforms use for construction and housebuilding sites. The Brandon Hire Station business is involved in the rental of tools and specialist products to the industry and construction markets, as well as homeowners. The ESS business engages in the rental of safety, survey, communication, and test and measurement equipment. The Groundforce business rents excavation support systems and specialist products to the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. The TPA business provides portable roadways and temporary access solutions to customers in the transmission, construction, rail, and outdoor events markets. The MEP Hire business offers mechanical and electrical press fittings, and low level access platforms to the construction, fit out, mechanical, and electrical markets. The Torrent Trackside business supplies rail infrastructure portable plants and related trackside services to Network Rail and London Underground, as well as their appointed track renewal, maintenance, and project contractors. The Airpac Rentals business offers well test, pipeline testing, rig maintenance, and LNG and geothermal drilling services. The TR Group business rents test and measurement, communications, calibration, and audio visual solutions. The company was formerly known as Vibroplant plc and changed its name to Vp plc in 2000. Vp plc was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Harrogate, the United Kingdom. Vp plc is a subsidiary of Ackers P Investment Company Limited.

Vp Dividend Announcement

Vp announced a semi annually dividend of £27.50 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-08-07. Ex dividend date: 2024-06-20
Vp annual dividend for 2024 was £27.50
Vp annual dividend for 2023 was £38.00
Vp's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.19%
Vp's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 1064.30%
Vp's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 6.76% year
Vp's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 11.67% year

Vp Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-06-20£27.50semi annually2024-08-07
2023-12-07£11.50semi annually
2023-06-22£26.50semi annually
2022-12-08£11.00semi annually2023-01-11
2022-06-23£25.50semi annually2022-08-05
2021-12-09£10.50semi annually2022-01-11
2021-06-24£25.00semi annually2021-08-05
2020-12-17£22.00semi annually2021-01-17
2019-12-12£8.45semi annually2020-01-17
2019-06-27£22.00semi annually2019-08-08
2018-12-06£8.20semi annually2019-01-11
2018-06-28£19.20semi annually2018-08-09
2017-11-30£6.80semi annually2018-01-05
2017-07-13£16.00semi annually2017-08-08
2016-12-08£6.00semi annually
2016-07-07£13.50semi annually
2015-12-03£5.35semi annually
2015-07-09£11.50semi annually
2014-12-04£5.00semi annually
2014-07-09£10.40semi annually
2013-12-04£3.60semi annually
2013-07-10£9.00semi annually

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Vp Dividend growth

Vp Dividend Yield

Vp current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.19%. Interested in purchasing Vp stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Vp Financial Ratios

P/E ratio130.80
PEG ratio2179.95
P/B ratio1.62
ROE1.15%
Payout ratio1064.30%
Current ratio1.05
Quick ratio0.94
Cash Ratio0.07

Vp Dividend FAQ

Does Vp stock pay dividends?
Vp does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Vp ever paid a dividend?
No, Vp has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Vp is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Vp pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Vp would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Vp ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Vp has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Vp a dividend aristocrat?
Vp is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Vp a dividend king?
Vp is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Vp a dividend stock?
No, Vp is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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