Stock Dividend Profile
Whitbread PLC
WTB.LSE
LSE
GBX
ISIN GB00B1KJJ408
Open 2,348.00p
Prev close 2,348.00p
Volume 1,137,532
Frequency
Semi-annual
2 events in last 12m
Trend
Stable
2022-2026 payout trend
Volatility
21.58%
annual payout CV
Growth
0.63%
annualised payout
Dividends
Dividend60.6pFinal
Event yield2.09% – 2.24%declared to ex-div
Ex-div drop-2.75%price move
Decl01 May
Ex-div22 May
Pay04 Jul
Dividend36.4pInterim
Event yield1.15% – 1.26%declared to ex-div
Ex-div drop-2.66%price move
Decl16 Oct
Ex-div30 Oct
Pay05 Dec
Dividend60.6pFinal
Event yield2.50% – 2.71%declared to ex-div
Ex-div drop-2.43%price move
Decl30 Apr
Ex-div21 May
Pay03 Jul
Price History
26 Feb 2025 to 11 Sep 2026
2,150.80
2,452.40
2,754.00
3,055.60
3,357.20
Apr 25
Jul 25
Oct 25
Jan 26
Apr 26
Jul 26
Decl 01 May
Ex 22 May
Pay 04 Jul
Decl 16 Oct
Ex 30 Oct
Pay 05 Dec
Decl 30 Apr
Ex 21 May
Pay 03 Jul
60.6p Final
- Declared
- 01 May
- Ex-div
- 22 May
- Yield
- 2.09%–2.24%
- Ex-drop
- -2.75%
- Paid
- 04 Jul
36.4p Interim
- Declared
- 16 Oct
- Ex-div
- 30 Oct
- Yield
- 1.15%–1.26%
- Ex-drop
- -2.66%
- Paid
- 05 Dec
60.6p Final
- Declared
- 30 Apr
- Ex-div
- 21 May
- Yield
- 2.50%–2.71%
- Ex-drop
- -2.43%
- Paid
- 03 Jul
Forecast
40.4p Interim
- Declared
- 12 Oct 2026
- Ex-div
- 30 Oct 2026
- Pay
- 05 Dec 2026
- Yield
- 1.72%
Forecast
64.2p Final
- Declared
- 03 May 2027
- Ex-div
- 21 May 2027
- Pay
- 26 Jun 2027
- Yield
- 2.74%
News
Market tone: Positive · score 0.99 · 1 mention
10 Sep 2026
Positive 0.74
Tourist tax plans will be ‘hugely damaging’, warn holiday firms
Plans to give England's mayors the power to impose tourist taxes will be "hugely damaging" and a "kick in the teeth" for the hospitality industry, hotel and tourism firms have warn
06 Sep 2026
Positive 0.99
Global dining leader closing 261 restaurants, steakhouse chain
Usually, when a restaurant chain goes under, it happens in steps.
On The Border, for example, first closed a number of locations, then filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It was purc
27 Jul 2026
Positive 0.95
Final orders for Brewers Fayre and Beefeater sites as closing dates confirmed
Brewers Fayre restaurants across the UK will close their doors for good in early September after owner Whitbread confirmed final trading days for all its branded eateries amid a ma
18 Jun 2026
Positive 0.99
Bookings rise at Premier Inn owner Whitbread amid leisure demand
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has said forward bookings are stronger than last year, on the back of positive leisure demand.
It came as boss Dominic Paul said trading "improved" ove
18 May 2026
Positive 1.00
CORVEX MANAGEMENT CALLS FOR SALE OF WHITBREAD PLC
Demand Follows Utter Lack of Engagement from Board on Meaningful Strategic and Structural Reform and Continued Adherence to Unacceptable, Value-Destructive Five-Year Plan
After Ye
07 May 2026
Positive 0.99
We Think You Can Look Beyond Whitbread's (LON:WTB) Lackluster Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Whitbread plc (LON:WTB ). However, our analysis suggests that the soft headline numbers are getting counterbalanced by
Historical Dividends
Total dividends and yield-at-ex-date by year
Payout trend
17.96%
Growing · 2022-2025 payout CAGR
Payout volatility
18.83%
Variable · std dev / average payout
Peak payout£1.05
Peak annual yield4.46%
2022
26 May 34.7p
10 Nov 24.4p
2023
25 May 49.8p
02 Nov 34.1p
2024
23 May 62.9p
31 Oct 36.4p
2025
22 May 60.6p
30 Oct 36.4p
2026
This year
21 May 60.6p
30 Oct 40.4p
2027
Projection
21 May 64.2p
30 Oct 40.4p
| Year | Ex-date | Declared | Record | Payment | Period | Value | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||||
| 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | 12 Oct 2026 | — | — | Interim | Forecast 40.4p Interim | 1.72% |
| 2027 | |||||||
| 2027 | 21 May 2027 | 03 May 2027 | — | — | Final | Forecast 64.2p Final | 2.74% |
| History | |||||||
| 2026 | |||||||
| 2026 | 21 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | - | 03 Jul 2026 | Final | 60.6p Final | — |
| 2025 | |||||||
| 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 | - | 05 Dec 2025 | Interim | 36.4p Interim | — |
| 2025 | 22 May 2025 | 01 May 2025 | - | 04 Jul 2025 | Final | 60.6p Final | — |
| 2024 | |||||||
| 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 16 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 06 Dec 2024 | Interim | 36.4p Interim | — |
| 2024 | 23 May 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | 23 May 2024 | 05 Jul 2024 | Final | 62.9p Final | — |
| 2023 | |||||||
| 2023 | 02 Nov 2023 | 18 Oct 2023 | 02 Nov 2023 | 08 Dec 2023 | Interim | 34.1p Interim | — |
| 2023 | 25 May 2023 | 25 Apr 2023 | 25 May 2023 | 07 Jul 2023 | Final | 49.8p Final | — |
| 2022 | |||||||
| 2022 | 10 Nov 2022 | 25 Oct 2022 | 10 Nov 2022 | 16 Dec 2022 | Interim | 24.4p Interim | — |
| 2022 | 26 May 2022 | 28 Apr 2022 | 26 May 2022 | 01 Jul 2022 | Final | 34.7p Final | — |
| 2019 | |||||||
| 2019 | 07 Nov 2019 | 22 Oct 2019 | 07 Nov 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | Interim | 28.1p Interim | — |
| 2019 | 30 May 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 30 May 2019 | 05 Jul 2019 | Final | 57.6p Final | — |
| 2018 | |||||||
| 2018 | 08 Nov 2018 | 23 Oct 2018 | 08 Nov 2018 | 14 Dec 2018 | Interim | 28.1p Interim | — |
Upcoming Dividends
Declared and forecast dividend cycle| Ex-date | Status | Period | Dividend | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | Forecast | Interim | Forecast 40.4p Interim | 1.72% |
| 21 May 2027 | Forecast | Final | Forecast 64.2p Final | 2.74% |
Recovery Signature
Post ex-div behaviourMedian recovery9dtrading days to regain pre-ex close
Recovered50.00%events recovered inside 6w
Drop capture202.74%ex-drop as share of dividend paid
Score48speed, consistency, and drift blend
Bold white line = average visible recovery curve
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