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WHSmith

WHSmith's most recent dividend was 6p per share, its final dividend, paid on 12 Feb 2026. WHSmith usually pays two dividends a year, in February and August. 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 2023. Hover a bar for its value; the table below is the full record, each row linked to its source filing.
DividendAmountEx-dividendRecordPaymentSource
Final dividend6 p22 Jan 202623 Jan 202612 Feb 2026Filing ↗
Interim dividend11.3 p10 Jul 202511 Jul 202531 Jul 2025Filing ↗
Final dividend22.6 p16 Jan 202517 Jan 202506 Feb 2025Filing ↗
Interim dividend11 p11 Jul 202412 Jul 202401 Aug 2024Filing ↗
Final dividend20.8 p11 Jan 202412 Jan 202401 Feb 2024Filing ↗
Interim dividend8.1 p13 Jul 202314 Jul 202303 Aug 2023Filing ↗
Final dividend9.1 p05 Jan 202306 Jan 202326 Jan 2023Filing ↗

Questions about WHSmith dividends

How often does WHSmith pay dividends?

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

What was WHSmith's most recent dividend?

The most recent dividend recorded for WHSmith was 6p per share (final), paid on 12 Feb 2026. Every figure is taken directly from the company's own announcement and links back to it.

What is WHSmith's ex-dividend date?

WHSmith's most recent ex-dividend date is 22 Jan 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 WHSmith’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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