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National Grid plc

National Grid plc's most recent dividend was 32.14p per share, its final dividend, paid on 23 Jul 2026. National Grid plc usually pays two dividends a year, in January and July. No further dividend has been declared yet — this page updates when the next one is filed.

Data updated 24 Jul 2026

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
Final dividend32.14 p28 May 202629 May 202623 Jul 2026Filing ↗
Interim dividend16.35 p20 Nov 202521 Nov 202513 Jan 2026Filing ↗
Final dividend30.88 p29 May 202530 May 202517 Jul 2025Filing ↗
Interim dividend15.84 p21 Nov 202422 Nov 202414 Jan 2025Filing ↗
Final dividend39.12 p06 Jun 202407 Jun 202419 Jul 2024Filing ↗
Interim dividend19.4 p23 Nov 202324 Nov 202311 Jan 2024Filing ↗
Final dividend37.6 p01 Jun 202302 Jun 202309 Aug 2023Filing ↗
Interim dividend17.84 p24 Nov 202225 Nov 202211 Jan 2023Filing ↗
Final dividend33.76 p01 Jun 202206 Jun 202217 Aug 2022Filing ↗
Interim dividend17.21 p02 Dec 202103 Dec 202119 Jan 2022Filing ↗

Questions about National Grid plc dividends

How often does National Grid plc pay dividends?

Based on its filing history, National Grid plc usually pays two dividends a year, in January and July. In recent years the payment months have been January and July. Dates can move year to year, so always check the specific dividend's timetable above.

What was National Grid plc's most recent dividend?

The most recent dividend recorded for National Grid plc was 32.14p per share (final), paid on 23 Jul 2026. Every figure is taken directly from the company's own announcement and links back to it.

What is National Grid plc's ex-dividend date?

National Grid plc's most recent ex-dividend date is 28 May 2026. Buy the shares on or after this date and you are not entitled to that dividend — the seller keeps it.

Does National Grid plc offer a scrip dividend alternative?

National Grid plc has offered a scrip alternative on recent dividends, letting shareholders take new shares instead of cash. Where it applies, it is noted on the dividend concerned; the election terms are in the linked filing.

More UK dividend dates

Every date and amount above is extracted from National Grid plc’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.

New to these dates? See ex-dividend dates explained and record date vs payment date.