International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) Dividend Yield %: 3.09% (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 26% Below Median


LSE:IBT International Biotechnology Trust PLC LSE:IBT
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What is International Biotechnology Trust Dividend Yield %?

International Biotechnology Trust LSE:IBT +1.94% 32 Dividend Yield % is 3.09% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:IBT with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Biotechnology companies, International Biotechnology Trust ranks better than 74.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of International Biotechnology Trust is 3.09%.

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International Biotechnology Trust PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year low.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:IBT' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93   Med: 4.2   Max: 5.56
Current: 3.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of International Biotechnology Trust was 5.56%. The lowest was 2.93%. And the median was 4.20%.

LSE:IBT's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
74.17% of 151 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.5 vs LSE:IBT: 3.09

International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.06.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of International Biotechnology Trust was 1.68. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.35.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Dividend Yield % of International Biotechnology Trust is 3.09%.

International Biotechnology Trust's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.16.

During the past 12 months, International Biotechnology Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of International Biotechnology Trust was 4.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.10% 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.


International Biotechnology Trust  (LSE:IBT) Dividend Yield % Explanation

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International Biotechnology Trust Dividend Yield % Related Terms


International Biotechnology Trust Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % 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.

International Biotechnology Trust Dividend Yield % Chart

International Biotechnology Trust Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.89 4.82 4.38 4.18 4.71

International Biotechnology Trust Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Dividend Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.11 4.18 4.38 4.71 3.45

LSE:IBT vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


International Biotechnology Trust Dividend Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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International Biotechnology Trust Dividend Yield % Calculation

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

International Biotechnology Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
GBP 0.1564002025-12-292025-12-302026-01-23Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyGBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.1617002025-07-242025-07-252025-08-22Cash 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.

International Biotechnology Trust's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.3181/10.50
=3.03 %

Current Share Price is £10.50.
International Biotechnology Trust's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is £0.3181.

International Biotechnology Trust's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.3128/10.50
=2.98 %

Current Share Price is £10.50.
International Biotechnology Trust's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as £0.1564 * 2 = £0.3128.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 3.09% mean?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.09% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.93 to 5.56. According to the industry distribution chart, International Biotechnology Trust ranks #39 out of 151 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % too high?
International Biotechnology Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 3.09% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 5.56. The Biotechnology industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. International Biotechnology Trust's value of 3.09% is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Biotechnology Trust ranks #39 out of 151 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Biotechnology Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Biotechnology Trust's Dividend Yield % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, International Biotechnology Trust ranks #39 out of 151 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts International Biotechnology Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. International Biotechnology Trust's value of 3.09% is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, International Biotechnology Trust's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.93 to 5.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 1.50, International Biotechnology Trust has consistently been above 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 Yield % for a Biotechnology company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Biotechnology companies is 1.50, based on 151 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Biotechnology Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 3.09% is 106% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on International Biotechnology Trust and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Biotechnology Trust's current Dividend Yield % is 3.09%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Biotechnology Trust stock overvalued right now?
International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT) has a current Dividend Yield % of 3.09%. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.09%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 106% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.50. International Biotechnology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Biotechnology Trust (LSE:IBT), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.09% as of Jun. 25, 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.

International Biotechnology Trust Business Description

Address 1 London Wall Place, London, GBR, EC2Y 5AU
International Biotechnology Trust PLC is an investment trust company. It aims at achieving long-term capital growth by investing in biotechnology and other life sciences companies. It seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies which has good growth prospects. It focuses on investments in biotechnology companies which are engaged in on drug discovery and development, medical devices companies and healthcare services provider. The invests in various financial instruments such as equities, index-linked securities, debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments ,and foreign currency exchange transactions. Its revenue comprises of dividend, interest and other income from investment made.
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