SSE (LSE:SSE) Dividend Yield %: 2.74% (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 51% Below Median


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What is SSE Dividend Yield %?

SSE LSE:SSE +0.43% 75 Dividend Yield % is 2.74% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 5.62. GuruFocus rates LSE:SSE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, SSE ranks worse than 67.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SSE is 2.74%.

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

LSE:SSE' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 5.62   Max: 9.21
Current: 2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of SSE was 9.21%. The lowest was 2.24%. And the median was 5.62%.

LSE:SSE's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
67.84% of 426 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.525 vs LSE:SSE: 2.74

SSE's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SSE was 2.03. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.63.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Dividend Yield % of SSE is 2.93%.

SSE's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.21.

During the past 12 months, SSE's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SSE was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -10.30% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

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


SSE  (LSE:SSE) Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, 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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SSE Dividend Yield % Related Terms


SSE Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSE'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.

SSE Dividend Yield % Chart

SSE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.70 4.95 5.32 3.84 2.48

SSE Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 5.32 3.19 3.84 3.69 2.48

LSE:SSE vs SRE, AES: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, SSE'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.


SSE Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, SSE's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSE's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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SSE Dividend Yield % Calculation

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

SSE Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
GBP 0.2140002025-12-042025-12-052026-01-30Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyGBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.4300002025-07-242025-07-252025-09-18Cash 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.

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

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.644/23.48
=2.74 %

Current Share Price is £23.48.
SSE's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is £0.644.

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

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.428/23.48
=1.82 %

Current Share Price is £23.48.
SSE's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as £0.214 * 2 = £0.428.

* 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 2.74% mean?
SSE (LSE:SSE) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.74% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on SSE and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 5.62. Over the past decade, SSE's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.24 to 9.21. According to the industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #289 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is SSE's Dividend Yield % too high?
SSE's current Dividend Yield % of 2.74% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 5.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 9.21. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. SSE's value of 2.74% is 22.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSE ranks #289 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSE's Dividend Yield % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, SSE ranks #289 out of 426 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places SSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. SSE's value of 2.74% is 22.3% below this benchmark. Historically, SSE's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.24 to 9.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.62 vs. the industry median of 3.53, SSE 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.53, based on 426 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. SSE's current Dividend Yield % of 2.74% is 22.3% 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 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 SSE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSE's current Dividend Yield % is 2.74%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 5.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSE (LSE:SSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £16.43, compared to a current price of £23.48 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.74%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 5.62 and 22.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.53. SSE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 SSE (LSE:SSE), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.74% 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.

Is SSE (LSE:SSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £23.48 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £16.43. GuruFocus considers SSE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SSE:

  • Dividend Yield %: 2.74% (51% below median its 10-year median of 5.62)
  • GF Value™: £16.43 vs. price of £23.48 (42.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#289 of 426)

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


SSE Business Description

Address 200 Dunkeld Road, Inveralmond House, Perth, Perthshire, GBR, PH1 3AQ
SSE is an integrated utility based in the United Kingdom owning and operating renewables and gas-fired power plants and electricity transmission and distribution networks. The firm is also involved in smaller related businesses such as gas storage and energy services.
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