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Dividends

Explore dividend-paying companies, upcoming distributions, dividend growth and potential warning signs. Our monthly research looks beyond headline yield to examine earnings, cash generation, dividend policy and the financial strength supporting shareholder distributions.

Before You Invest

A high dividend yield does not necessarily make a share attractive, and dividends are never guaranteed. Companies can reduce, suspend or cancel distributions. Dividend research should consider earnings, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, valuation and the sustainability of the underlying business.

September 2026 Research

Dividend Ideas & Analysis

This month's research includes 8 dividend situations worth examining. The number of companies changes each month depending on dividend announcements, payment dates, increases, reductions and other relevant developments.

Upcoming Dividend

Legal & General: Is the Income Case Still Attractive?

L&G increased its interim dividend while reporting higher core operating earnings and improved dividend cover.

6.24p Interim Dividend

+2% Dividend Growth

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Upcoming Dividend

HSBC: Another Quarterly Dividend Payment Approaches

HSBC approved its second interim dividend for 2026, continuing its regular quarterly shareholder distribution schedule.

$0.10 Dividend Per Share

25 Sep Payment Date

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Dividend Growth

Computacenter: Dividend Growth Accelerates

A stronger first half encouraged Computacenter to raise its interim dividend by more than its historical interim policy would normally imply.

27.1p Interim Dividend

+14.8% Dividend Growth

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Stronger Distribution

Rio Tinto: Cash Flow Drives a Larger Interim Dividend

Stronger commodity performance and cash generation supported a materially larger interim shareholder distribution.

$3.4bn Interim Distribution

+43% Year-on-Year

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Dividend Growth

Drax: Dividend Growth Despite Lower First-Half Earnings

Drax increased its interim dividend even though first-half EBITDA and earnings declined year-on-year.

12.9p Interim Dividend

32.2p Expected FY Dividend

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Upcoming Dividend

British American Tobacco: Next Quarterly Dividend Approaches

BAT continues to distribute its annual dividend through four equal quarterly instalments, with the next ex-dividend date approaching.

61.26p Quarterly Payment

1 Oct LSE Ex-Dividend

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Dividend Growth

LSEG: Can 17% Dividend Growth Continue?

Strong earnings, margins and cash generation supported a significant increase in LSEG’s interim dividend.

55p Interim Dividend

+17% Year-on-Year

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Dividend Reduction

Admiral: What Does the Lower Dividend Tell Investors?

A lower interim distribution reflects weaker earnings and a change in how Admiral is returning surplus capital.

70.5p Interim Dividend

-39% vs Total H1 2025

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Risk Disclaimer

UK Investors Club is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute personal investment advice. Dividend payments are not guaranteed. Investments can fall as well as rise and your capital is at risk.