Future (STU:FNWA) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 1750% Above Median

Future STU:FNWA +1.19% 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1750% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates STU:FNWA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 92% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Future's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Future's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:FNWA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.16
Current: 0.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Future was 0.16. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.

STU:FNWA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
92% of 325 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs STU:FNWA: 0.16

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Future is 5.73%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Future was 5.73%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 0.23%.

Future's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.20.

During the past 12 months, Future's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 400.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Future was 77.60% per year. The lowest was -42.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Future (STU:FNWA) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Future Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Future Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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STU:FNWA vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Future's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Future Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Future's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Future Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Future's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	0.039	/	1.416
	=	0.03

Future's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.196	/	0.535
	=	0.37

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 mean?

Future (STU:FNWA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Future and its competitors. This is 1750% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Future's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #26 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8%.

Is Future's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Future's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 1750% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.16. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Future's value of 0.37 is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #26 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Future's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?

According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #26 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Future in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Future's value of 0.37 is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, Future's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Future has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Future's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 26% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Future and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 1750% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Future stock overvalued right now?

Future (STU:FNWA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.09, compared to a current price of €3.40 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is 1750% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 26% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Future's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Future (STU:FNWA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Mar. 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 Future (STU:FNWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.40 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.09.

Key valuation signals for STU:FNWA:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (1750% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: €9.09 vs. price of €3.40 (62.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 26% below the Media - Diversified median (#26 of 325)

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

Future Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

Comparable Companies LSE:RCH LSE:SNWS LSE:LBG LSE:BMY LSE:INF NYT LSE:PSON SHSE:601928 TSE:9468 SHSE:601098 SZSE:300364 WLY SHSE:603000 SHSE:601921 SHSE:601858 SHSE:601019 HKSE:00811 SZSE:000719 SZSE:002181 XSWX:TXGN

Other Exchanges FUTRl:UK FUTR:UK FNWA:Germany

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Website https://www.futureplc.com

Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.

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