WPP Dividend History & Yield
WPP plc · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 (in 166 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $0.505 | $50.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 8, 2027 (in 348 days) | Oct 22, 2027 | $0.505 | $50.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WPP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.01 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WPP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,189 | $31,533 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,941 | $157,663 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,882 | $315,327 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.81%. $10,000 in WPP would currently pay about $381 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WPP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | — | $0.505 | -0.6% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | — | $0.508 | +1.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.503 | -67.3% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | — | $1.538 | +61.2% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.954 | -38.1% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | — | $1.54 | +61.4% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | — | $0.954 | -34.9% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | — | $1.466 | +62.0% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | — | $0.905 | -27.6% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +43.5% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $0.871 | -10.9% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.978 | +48.4% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | — | $0.659 | -72.6% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | — | $2.401 | +75.5% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | — | $1.368 | -44.7% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $2.475 | +69.6% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | — | $1.459 | -43.1% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | — | $2.566 | +76.6% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | — | $1.453 | -36.2% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | — | $2.277 | +76.5% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | — | $1.29 | -37.0% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | — | $2.046 | +68.0% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | — | $1.218 | -39.2% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | — | $2.004 | +108.1% |
| Oct 8, 2014 | — | $0.963 | -51.1% |
| Jun 4, 2014 | — | $1.97 | +139.4% |
| Oct 9, 2013 | — | $0.823 | -44.4% |
| Jun 5, 2013 | — | $1.48 | +112.9% |
| Oct 10, 2012 | — | $0.695 | -48.9% |
| Jun 6, 2012 | — | $1.359 | +123.2% |
| Oct 12, 2011 | — | $0.609 | -35.9% |
| Jun 1, 2011 | — | $0.95 | +106.1% |
| Oct 6, 2010 | — | $0.461 | -40.7% |
| Mar 17, 2010 | — | $0.778 | +83.1% |
| Oct 7, 2009 | — | $0.425 | -41.1% |
| Jun 3, 2009 | — | $0.722 | +50.1% |
| Oct 8, 2008 | — | $0.481 | -47.0% |
| Jun 4, 2008 | — | $0.907 | +110.9% |
| Oct 10, 2007 | — | $0.43 | -43.2% |
| Jun 6, 2007 | — | $0.757 | +122.6% |
| Oct 11, 2006 | — | $0.34 | -38.8% |
| May 31, 2006 | — | $0.556 | +107.5% |
| Oct 12, 2005 | — | $0.268 | -46.9% |
| Jun 1, 2005 | — | $0.505 | +123.5% |
| Oct 13, 2004 | — | $0.226 | +115.2% |
| Jun 2, 2004 | — | $0.105 | -35.6% |
| Oct 15, 2003 | — | $0.163 | -50.2% |
| Jun 4, 2003 | — | $0.327 | +122.4% |
| Sep 11, 2002 | — | $0.147 | -39.3% |
| Jun 5, 2002 | — | $0.242 | +18.6% |
| Jun 6, 2001 | — | $0.204 | +117.0% |
| Sep 18, 2000 | — | $0.094 | -48.6% |
| Jun 7, 2000 | — | $0.183 | +97.8% |
| Oct 20, 1999 | — | $0.0925 | +76.2% |
| Jun 9, 1999 | — | $0.0525 | +16.7% |
| Oct 22, 1998 | — | $0.045 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 1998 | — | $0.045 | +12.5% |
| Oct 29, 1997 | — | $0.04 | +11.1% |
| Jun 11, 1997 | — | $0.036 | +24.1% |
| Oct 25, 1996 | — | $0.029 | +16.0% |
| Jun 14, 1996 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Oct 27, 1995 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 1995 | — | $0.025 | +25.0% |
| Oct 21, 1994 | — | $0.02 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 1994 | — | $0.02 | -96.4% |
| Nov 27, 1989 | — | $1.03 Special | — |
| Jul 6, 1989 | — | $0.8425 Special | — |
| May 22, 1989 | — | $1.1325 Special | — |
| Nov 28, 1988 | — | $0.56 | +19.1% |
| May 13, 1988 | — | $0.47 | — |
WPP dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Raised 0.4% | $0.503 | $0.505 | Paid |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Cut 67.0% | $1.538 | $0.508 | Paid |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Cut 47.3% | $0.954 | $0.503 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WPP scores 55/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About WPP plc
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.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Advertising Agencies. First dividend on our records: May 13, 1988. 70 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WPP dividend FAQ
When is WPP's next ex-dividend date?
WPP's next ex-dividend date is Apr 9, 2027 (in 166 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.505 per share, expected on Apr 23, 2027.
How often does WPP pay dividends?
WPP pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.505 per share with an ex-date of Oct 9, 2026.
What is WPP's dividend yield?
WPP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.82%, based on $1.013 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.01 per share, is 3.81%.
How much does WPP pay per share?
WPP pays about $0.505 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.01 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $101.00 a year.
Has WPP grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 11.3% a year (-50.4% over the last year). WPP did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of WPP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.81%, you would need about 1,189 shares of WPP (roughly $31,533 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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