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PUKPF

Prudential plc

PUKPF

Financial Services · Stock · semiannual payer

Forward Yield

1.87%

Annual Dividend

$0.27

Payout Ratio

15%

5-Yr Growth

24.7%

Ex-Date

Mar 26, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

PUKPF Dividend Safety Score

62/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2021
Earnings payout coverage15% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage24% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.28
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is PUKPF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Prudential plc (PUKPF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 1.87% ($0.27/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (15%)
  • Strong 24.7% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.87%
Payout Ratio
15%
Annual Dividend
$0.27
5-Yr Avg Growth
24.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 26, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.91
Market Cap
$32.8B
P/E Ratio
8.5
5-Yr Total Return
-27%
52-Week Range
$10.80 – $16.10
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)
PUKPF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 26, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.27 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$13.50
Annual$27.00
Monthly avg$2.25