WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)
LSE:SMWH
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Jan 22, 2026Payment date
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
11.3 pSemiannually
Dividend Yield
4.48%Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Sector Average: 1.013%
Sector Average: 1.013%
Payout Ratio
-49.25%Dividend Growth
9 months Since 2025
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
SMWH Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Semi Annually | ― | 6.00 p |
Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Semi Annually | ― | 11.30 p |
Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 06, 2025 | Semi Annually | ― | 16.63 p |
Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 | Semi Annually | ― | 8.09 p |
Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 | Semi Annually | ― | 15.30 p |
Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 03, 2023 | Semi Annually | ― | 5.96 p |
Jan 05, 2023 | Jan 06, 2023 | Jan 26, 2023 | Semi Annually | ― | 6.69 p |
Jan 09, 2020 | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 | Semi Annually | Oct 17, 2019 | 30.16 p |
Jul 11, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Aug 01, 2019 | Semi Annually | Apr 11, 2019 | 12.65 p |
Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 11, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | Semi Annually | Oct 11, 2018 | 28.03 p |
FAQ
Does WH Smith PLC pay dividends?
Yes, GB:SMWH has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is WH Smith PLC's dividend?
GB:SMWH pays a dividend of 11.3 p per share. GB:SMWH's annual dividend yield is 4.48%.
When is WH Smith PLC ex-dividend date?
WH Smith's previous ex-dividend date was on Jan 22, 2026. WH Smith shareholders who own GB:SMWH stock before this date received WH Smith's last dividend payment of 11.3 p per share on Jul 31, 2025. GB:SMWH's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is WH Smith PLC dividend payment date?
WH Smith's next quarterly payment date is on Jul 31, 2025, when WH Smith shareholders who owned GB:SMWH shares before Jul 10, 2025 received a dividend payment of 11.3 p per share. Add GB:SMWH to your watchlist to be reminded of GB:SMWH's next dividend payment.
Does WH Smith PLC have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, GB:SMWH's past year earnings per share was -0.8 p, and their annual dividend per share is 27.93 p. GB:SMWH's dividend payout ratio is -49.25% (27.93 p/-0.8 p) which is not sustainable.