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BAB.L

Babcock International Group plc

EURO STOXX 600
BAB.L|Industrials|Engineering & Construction|£12.54|P/E 22.8|MCap 6.4B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Babcock International Group plc

Babcock International Group plc is a British engineering support services company specializing in aerospace, defence, and nuclear sectors. Headquartered in London, it focuses on managing complex assets and infrastructure, primarily serving public bodies such as the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and Network Rail, alongside civil contracts. The company operates through four key sectors: Marine, Land, Aviation, and Cavendish Nuclear, delivering through-life technical and engineering support to enhance asset performance, availability, and cost efficiency. Babcock provides frontline support, specialist training, asset management, and designs defence equipment including naval ships, weapons handling systems, secure communications, electronic warfare, and air defence solutions. With a global footprint spanning Africa, North America, South America, Europe, and Australasia, it supports defence, emergency services, energy, transport, and education sectors. Tracing its roots to 19th-century boiler manufacturing, Babcock has evolved into a FTSE 100 constituent, emphasizing sustainability and governance in its strategy to create a safe and secure world. Employing around 26,858 people, it remains a pivotal player in critical national security and infrastructure services.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.20%

Annual Dividend

£0.03

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

11.65%

FCF Payout Ratio

14.79%

Stock Price

£12.54

52-Week Range

£6.01 £15.27

Dividend Health Score

50/ 100Caution

BAB.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 11.7% earnings payout ratio & 14.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.8x current ratio & 8.4% gross margin.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
11.7%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
14.8%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
9.9%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
7.4xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
10.3%Safe
Current Ratio
0.8xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
144.5Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
44.9%Very Safe
Operating Margin
9.6%Caution
Gross Margin
8.4%Danger
Profit Margin Stability
UnstableDanger

Dividend Track Record

Danger
Dividend Streak
3 yrsWarning
Dividend Cut
YesDanger
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/AN/A
Earnings Stability
UnstableDanger

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BAB.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BAB.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

December 4, 2025

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-11.65%

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

-71.01%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£1,254.00

Annual Income

£2.50

Quarterly Income

£0.63

Monthly Income

£0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BAB.L's current dividend yield?
Babcock International Group plc (BAB.L) currently has a dividend yield of 0.20%, based on a stock price of £12.54 and an annual dividend of £0.03.
When is BAB.L's next dividend payment date?
BAB.L's next ex-dividend date is 2025-12-04 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BAB.L pay in dividends per year?
Babcock International Group plc paid £0.07 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.
Has BAB.L been increasing its dividend?
Babcock International Group plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of — and a 10-year CAGR of -11.65%.
Is BAB.L's dividend safe?
Babcock International Group plc has a payout ratio of 11.65%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BAB.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Babcock International 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 industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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