CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.05% (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LSE:CMCX CMC Markets PLC LSE:CMCX
76 GF Score
Price £4.52
GF Value £2.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is CMC Markets Forward Dividend Yield %?

CMC Markets LSE:CMCX +1.01% 76 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.05% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CMCX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Capital Markets companies, CMC Markets ranks better than 57.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-30), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of CMC Markets is 3.05%.

As of today (2026-06-30), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CMC Markets is 3.05%.

LSE:CMCX's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
57.78% of 360 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.48 vs LSE:CMCX: 3.05

CMC Markets's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.06.

During the past 12 months, CMC Markets's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CMC Markets was 52.40% per year. The lowest was -38.80% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.


CMC Markets  (LSE:CMCX) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

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CMC Markets Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms


LSE:CMCX vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, CMC Markets's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CMC Markets Forward Dividend Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CMC Markets's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CMC Markets's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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CMC Markets Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

CMC Markets Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
GBP 0.0550002025-11-272025-11-282026-01-08Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyGBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.0830002025-07-102025-07-112025-08-15Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyGBP:GBP 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

CMC Markets's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.11/4.52
=2.43 %

Current Share Price is £4.52.
CMC Markets's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as £0.055 * 2 = £0.11.

CMC Markets's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.138/4.52
=3.05 %

Current Share Price is £4.52.
CMC Markets's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is £0.138.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.05% mean?
CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.05% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on CMC Markets and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #152 out of 360 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is CMC Markets' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
CMC Markets' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.05%. The Capital Markets industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.48. CMC Markets' value of 3.05% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #152 out of 360 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CMC Markets has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMC Markets' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #152 out of 360 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts CMC Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.48. CMC Markets' value of 3.05% is 23% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Capital Markets companies is 2.48, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CMC Markets's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.05% is 23% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on CMC Markets and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CMC Markets's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMC Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.79, compared to a current price of £4.52 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.05% and 23% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.48. CMC Markets' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.05% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMC Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.52 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.79. GuruFocus considers CMC Markets to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CMCX:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.05%
  • GF Value™: £2.79 vs. price of £4.52 (62% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23% above the Capital Markets median (#152 of 360)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CMCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CMC Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges CMCXl:UKT8Q:Germany
Address 133 Houndsditch, London, GBR, EC3A 7BX
CMC Markets PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides an online platform for trading and investing, with a comprehensive retail, professional, and institutional offering. The Group's business consists of two segments, Trading and Investing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, whose core business involves online trading, enabling clients to trade a broad array of financial instruments for short-term investment and hedging purposes. Additionally, the trading segment includes the Treasury Management and Capital Markets Division that invests surplus liquidity to enhance yield. The Investing segment supports clients longer-term investment goals. The group offers online stockbroking services in Australia, the UK, the USA, and Singapore.
76GF Score

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