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European Smaller Companies Trust

European Smaller Companies Trust's most recent dividend was 2.81p per share, its quarterly dividend, paid on 04 Sep 2026. European Smaller Companies Trust pays its dividend quarterly. No further dividend has been declared yet — this page updates when the next one is filed.

Data updated

Recent dividends

Dividend per share, as declared, since 2021. Hover a bar for its value; the table below is the full record, each row linked to its source filing.
DividendAmountEx-dividendRecordPaymentSource
Quarterly dividend2.81p30 Jul 202631 Jul 202604 Sep 2026Filing ↗
Quarterly dividend2.81p30 Apr 202601 May 202629 May 2026Filing ↗
Quarterly dividend2.81p29 Jan 202630 Jan 202627 Feb 2026Filing ↗
Interim dividend3.45p18 Sep 202519 Sep 202508 Oct 2025Filing ↗
Interim dividend1.45p03 Apr 202504 Apr 202502 May 2025Filing ↗
Final dividend3.35p31 Oct 202401 Nov 202429 Nov 2024Filing ↗
Interim dividend1.45p04 Apr 202405 Apr 202403 May 2024Filing ↗
Final dividend3.25p02 Nov 202303 Nov 202301 Dec 2023Filing ↗
Interim dividend1.45p30 Mar 202331 Mar 202328 Apr 2023Filing ↗
Final dividend3.1p20 Oct 202221 Oct 202202 Dec 2022Filing ↗

Questions about European Smaller Companies Trust dividends

How often does European Smaller Companies Trust pay dividends?

Based on its filing history, European Smaller Companies Trust pays its dividend quarterly. Dates can move year to year, so always check the specific dividend's timetable above.

What was European Smaller Companies Trust's most recent dividend?

The most recent dividend recorded for European Smaller Companies Trust was 2.81p per share (quarterly), paid on 04 Sep 2026. Every figure is taken directly from the company's own announcement and links back to it.

What is European Smaller Companies Trust's ex-dividend date?

European Smaller Companies Trust's most recent ex-dividend date is 30 Jul 2026. Buy the shares on or after this date and you are not entitled to that dividend — the seller keeps it.

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Every date and amount above is extracted from European Smaller Companies Trust’s own announcement, filed under UK listing rules, and links back to it. This is general information, not investment advice — always confirm against the issuer’s announcement before acting. Figures are shown in the currency the company declared; a sterling equivalent appears only when the company itself stated one.

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