Aberdeen Group plc

ABDN.L|Financial Services|Asset Management|£1.89|P/E 9.0|MCap 3.4B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Aberdeen Group plc

Aberdeen Group plc is a leading United Kingdom-based wealth and investments group headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. It connects investors to specialized expertise, tools, and solutions designed to grow and manage wealth confidently, serving individuals, financial advisers, and institutions worldwide. Structured around three core businesses, it includes interactive investor, which empowers UK individuals to plan, save, and invest flexibly; an Adviser division offering financial planning solutions and technology for UK advisers; and Investments, providing global investment expertise with local market knowledge. With over 4,000 employees across more than 25 global offices and £556 billion in assets under management as of December 2025, Aberdeen Group plc manages substantial portfolios in asset management, pensions, and related services. Evolving from the 2017 merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management, it has refocused on investments following divestitures of insurance operations, recent rebranding from abrdn, and strategic acquisitions like interactive investor, solidifying its role in the FTSE 250 Index as a key player in financial services.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

7.70%

Annual Dividend

£0.15

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

68.87%

FCF Payout Ratio

64.29%

Stock Price

£1.89

52-Week Range

£1.21 – £2.30

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

ABDN.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 68.9% earnings payout ratio & 11+ yrs dividend streak. Areas of concern: 7.8% return on equity & Volatile profit margin stability. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 9 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

68.9%Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

64.3%Caution

Balance Sheet

N/A

Net Debt / Total Assets

N/AN/A

Profitability

Warning

Return on Equity

7.8%Warning

Operating Margin

13.2%Caution

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

-7.5%Danger

Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ABDN.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ABDN.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 19, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-7.53%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.22%

3-Year Total Growth

0.00%

5-Year Total Growth

-32.41%

10-Year Total Growth

-2.20%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

£188.90

Annual Income

£14.60

Quarterly Income

£3.65

Monthly Income

£1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABDN.L's current dividend yield?

Aberdeen Group plc (ABDN.L) currently has a dividend yield of 7.70%, based on a stock price of £1.89 and an annual dividend of £0.15.

When is ABDN.L's next dividend payment date?

ABDN.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-19 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does ABDN.L pay in dividends per year?

Aberdeen Group plc paid £0.15 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has ABDN.L been increasing its dividend?

Aberdeen Group plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -7.53% and a 10-year CAGR of -0.22%.

Is ABDN.L's dividend safe?

Aberdeen Group plc has a payout ratio of 68.87%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is ABDN.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Aberdeen Group plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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