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AV.L
AV.L|Financial Services|Insurance - Diversified|£6.16|P/E 23.5|MCap 18.7B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Aviva plc

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, and wealth products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, India, and China. It operates through General Insurance; Insurance, Wealth & Retirement; Aviva Investors; and International Investments segments. The company offers gadget, home, motor, pet, and health insurance, as well as commercial, specialty insurance and protection. It also provides life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund and lifetime mortgage products; insurance cover to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses for risks associated with motor vehicles and medical expenses, as well as property and liability, such as employers' and professional indemnity liabilities; and personal and commercial lines insurance products for risks associated motor, property, and liability. In addition, the company offers investment management services for institutional pension fund mandates; and manages various retail investment products, including fixed income, equities, multi-asset, real estate and infrastructure for third-party financial institutions, pension funds, public sector organizations, investment professionals, and private investors. It markets its products through a network of insurance brokers, affinity partners, and banks, as well as MyAviva platform price comparison websites. The company was formerly known as CGNU plc and changed its name to Aviva plc in July 2002. Aviva plc was founded in 1696 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

6.00%

Annual Dividend

£0.37

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

139.25%

FCF Payout Ratio

45.24%

Stock Price

£6.16

52-Week Range

£4.86 £7.01

Dividend Health Score

66/ 100Safe

AV.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 45.2% fcf payout ratio & -2.8% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 139.3% earnings payout ratio & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 16.90% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
139.3%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
45.2%Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-2.8%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
10.7%Caution
Operating Margin
11.5%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
16.9%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AV.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AV.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 26, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-39.28%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

16.90%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.09%

3-Year Total Growth

-77.61%

5-Year Total Growth

118.31%

10-Year Total Growth

49.37%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£616.20

Annual Income

£36.90

Quarterly Income

£9.23

Monthly Income

£3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AV.L's current dividend yield?
Aviva plc (AV.L) currently has a dividend yield of 6.00%, based on a stock price of £6.16 and an annual dividend of £0.37.
When is AV.L's next dividend payment date?
AV.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-26 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does AV.L pay in dividends per year?
Aviva plc paid £0.37 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has AV.L been increasing its dividend?
Aviva plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 16.90% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.09%.
Is AV.L's dividend safe?
Aviva plc has a payout ratio of 139.25%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is AV.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Aviva 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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