WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers plans and creates marketing and branding campaigns; designs and produces advertisements across various media; and provides media buying services, such as strategy and business development, media investment, data and technology, and content. The company also offers public relations advisory services to clients who are seeking to communicate with a range of stakeholders from consumers to governments and the business and financial communities; and specialist agency services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
WPP Dividend Announcement
• WPP announced a semi annually dividend of $0.95 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-01. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-11
• WPP annual dividend for 2024 was $2.49
• WPP annual dividend for 2023 was $2.42
• WPP's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.55%
• WPP's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 207.87%
• WPP's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -9.86% year
• WPP's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 0.49% year
WPP Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-11 | $0.95 | semi annually | 2024-11-01 |
2024-06-07 | $1.54 | semi annually | 2024-07-05 |
2023-10-12 | $0.95 | semi annually | 2023-11-03 |
2023-06-08 | $1.47 | semi annually | 2023-07-07 |
2022-10-13 | $0.91 | semi annually | 2022-11-01 |
2022-06-09 | $1.25 | semi annually | 2022-07-08 |
2021-10-14 | $0.86 | semi annually | 2021-11-01 |
2021-06-10 | $0.98 | semi annually | 2021-07-09 |
2020-10-08 | $0.66 | semi annually | 2020-11-06 |
2020-06-11 | $2.40 | semi annually | 2020-07-06 |
2019-10-03 | $1.39 | semi annually | 2019-11-04 |
2019-06-13 | $2.48 | semi annually | 2019-07-08 |
2018-10-04 | $1.50 | semi annually | 2018-11-05 |
2018-06-14 | $2.57 | semi annually | 2018-07-09 |
2017-10-05 | $1.45 | semi annually | 2017-11-06 |
2017-06-07 | $2.28 | semi annually | 2017-07-03 |
2016-10-05 | $1.29 | semi annually | |
2016-06-08 | $2.05 | semi annually | 2016-07-05 |
2015-10-07 | $1.22 | semi annually | 2015-12-22 |
2015-06-03 | $2.00 | semi annually | 2015-06-15 |
2014-10-08 | $0.96 | semi annually | 2014-11-17 |
2014-06-04 | $1.97 | semi annually | 2014-05-15 |
2013-10-09 | $0.82 | semi annually | 2013-11-15 |
2013-06-05 | $1.48 | semi annually | 2013-05-15 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: WPP'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, WPP 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, WPP 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 WPP 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: WPP 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, WPP distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: WPP 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 WPP'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 WPP'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.