The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LSE:ESCT) pays a dividend yield of 3.9% ($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 1994.
Below is The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 2% | 3.98% |
| 3 Year | 12.2% | 5.51% |
| 5 Year | 13.9% | 7.48% |
| 10 Year | 20.9% | 26.02% |
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 54 dividend payments by The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC since 1994. 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 0.01125 | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-05 | 2016-10-11 |
| 2016-11-03 | GBP 0.003125 | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-05 | 2016-10-11 |
| 2015-10-22 | GBP 0.00875 | 2015-10-23 | 2015-11-23 | 2015-09-29 |
| 2015-10-22 | GBP 0.003125 | 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 0.0075 | 2013-10-18 | 2013-11-18 | 2013-10-07 |
| 2013-10-16 | GBP 0.0025 | 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 0.002875 | 2009-10-09 | 2009-11-13 | 2009-09-17 |
| 2009-10-07 | GBP 0.004 | 2009-10-09 | 2009-11-13 | 2009-09-22 |
| 2008-10-08 | GBP 0.0025 | 2008-10-10 | 2008-11-07 | 2008-09-18 |
| 2008-10-08 | GBP 0.00375 | 2008-10-10 | 2008-11-07 | 2008-09-24 |
| 2007-09-26 | GBP 0.0035 | 2007-09-28 | 2007-11-09 | 2007-09-17 |
| 2006-09-20 | GBP 0.00325 | 2006-09-20 | 2006-11-03 | 2006-09-14 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LSE:ESCT Dividend
What is The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's (LSE:ESCT) current dividend yield?
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LSE:ESCT) currently has a dividend yield of 3.9%, paying $0.09 per share annually. The forward yield is 3.9%.
What is The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's payout ratio?
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's payout ratio is 0.09, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC been paying dividends?
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC has been paying dividends since 1994, a 32-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2003.
Is The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's dividend growing?
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 13.9% over the past 5 years and 20.9% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC as an investment, visit the The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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