The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (CHIX:ESCTl) pays a dividend yield of 0% ($0.09 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.09. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 13.9%. The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC has been paying dividends since 2009.
Below is The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
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Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
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Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 2% | 0.00% |
| 3 Year | 12.2% | 0.00% |
| 5 Year | 13.9% | 0% |
| 10 Year | 20.9% | 0.00% |
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 36 dividend payments by The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC since 2009. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | GBP 0.0281 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-01-29 | GBP 0.0281 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | GBP 0.0345 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-10-08 | 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | GBP 0.0145 | 2025-04-04 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-03-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | GBP 0.0335 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-04-04 | GBP 0.0145 | 2024-04-05 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-02-27 |
| 2023-11-02 | GBP 0.0325 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-03-30 | GBP 0.0145 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-28 | 2023-03-02 |
| 2022-10-20 | GBP 0.031 | 2022-10-21 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-10-05 |
| 2022-03-31 | GBP 0.0125 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-03-01 |
| 2021-10-21 | GBP 0.021 | 2021-10-22 | 2021-12-03 | 2021-10-14 |
| 2021-03-25 | GBP 0.01025 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-02-23 |
| 2020-10-22 | GBP 0.01775 | 2020-10-23 | 2020-11-27 | 2020-10-08 |
| 2020-03-26 | GBP 0.00975 | 2020-03-27 | 2020-04-17 | 2020-02-25 |
| 2019-10-23 | GBP 0.018125 | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-29 | 2019-10-04 |
| 2019-03-14 | GBP 0.009375 | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-12 | 2019-02-26 |
| 2018-10-25 | GBP 0.0175 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | 2018-10-11 |
| 2018-03-15 | GBP 0.00625 | 2018-03-16 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-03-06 |
| 2017-11-02 | GBP 0.00375 | 2017-11-03 | 2017-11-30 | 2017-10-03 |
| 2017-11-02 | GBP 0.014375 | 2017-11-03 | 2017-11-30 | 2017-10-03 |
| 2016-11-03 | GBP 0.003125 | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-05 | 2016-10-11 |
| 2016-11-03 | GBP 0.01125 | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-05 | 2016-10-11 |
| 2015-10-22 | GBP 0.003125 | 2015-10-23 | 2015-11-23 | 2015-09-29 |
| 2015-10-22 | GBP 0.00875 | 2015-10-23 | 2015-11-23 | 2015-09-29 |
| 2014-10-16 | GBP 0.003375 | 2014-10-17 | 2014-11-24 | 2014-10-06 |
| 2014-10-16 | GBP 0.008125 | 2014-10-17 | 2014-11-24 | 2014-10-06 |
| 2013-10-16 | GBP 0.0025 | 2013-10-18 | 2013-11-18 | 2013-10-07 |
| 2013-10-16 | GBP 0.0075 | 2013-10-18 | 2013-11-18 | 2013-10-07 |
| 2012-10-03 | GBP 0.001875 | 2012-10-05 | 2012-11-09 | 2012-09-21 |
| 2012-10-03 | GBP 0.005625 | 2012-10-05 | 2012-11-09 | 2012-09-21 |
| 2011-10-12 | GBP 0.000813 | 2011-10-14 | 2011-11-11 | 2011-09-29 |
| 2011-10-12 | GBP 0.0045 | 2011-10-14 | 2011-11-11 | 2011-09-28 |
| 2010-10-06 | GBP 0.001063 | 2010-10-08 | 2010-11-19 | 2010-09-29 |
| 2010-10-06 | GBP 0.00425 | 2010-10-08 | 2010-11-19 | 2010-09-29 |
| 2009-10-07 | GBP 0.004 | 2009-10-09 | 2009-11-13 | 2009-09-22 |
| 2009-10-07 | GBP 0.002875 | 2009-10-09 | 2009-11-13 | 2009-09-17 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CHIX:ESCTl Dividend
Does The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (CHIX:ESCTl) pay a dividend?
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (CHIX:ESCTl) does not currently pay a regular dividend. Review the historical record above for any past dividend payments or capital return policies.
Why doesn't The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC pay a dividend?
Companies typically forgo dividends to reinvest earnings into growth, R&D, acquisitions, or share buybacks. The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC has returned capital to shareholders via buybacks at a rate of 17.2% over the past 3 years.
What are dividend-paying alternatives to The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC?
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