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BWY.L

Bellway plc

EURO STOXX 600
BWY.L|Consumer Cyclical|Residential Construction|£18.17|P/E 15.9|MCap 2.4B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Bellway plc

Bellway plc is a prominent residential property developer and housebuilder headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Founded in 1946 by the Bell family as a local housebuilding operation, it has evolved into one of the UK's largest volume housebuilders, delivering over 100,000 homes across England, Scotland, and Wales through 20 operating divisions. The company constructs a diverse range of properties, from one-bedroom apartments to six-bedroom family homes, under brands including Bellway, Ashberry, and Bellway London, while also supplying homes to housing associations for social housing. Bellway plc emphasizes quality and customer satisfaction, achieving a 5-star rating in the Home Builders Federation survey for nine consecutive years, with over 90% of customers recommending it. Employing nearly 3,000 people directly and supporting thousands more via subcontractors, it focuses on sustainable practices through its Bellway4Good initiative. As a FTSE 250 constituent, Bellway plc plays a vital role in addressing UK housing demand, leveraging a substantial land bank to navigate market cycles in the residential construction sector.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.35%

Annual Dividend

£0.70

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

44.76%

FCF Payout Ratio

196.86%

Stock Price

£18.17

52-Week Range

£0.26 £29.98

Dividend Health Score

66/ 100Safe

BWY.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 44.8% earnings payout ratio & 6.1x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 196.9% fcf payout ratio & 386.2% cfo payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 6.96% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
44.8%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
196.9%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
386.2%Danger
Interest Coverage
6.1xSafe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
0.5%Very Safe
Current Ratio
4.8xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
4.2Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
4.5%Warning
Operating Margin
10.9%Caution
Gross Margin
15.2%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.0%Safe
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BWY.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BWY.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

-20.63%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.96%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.95%

3-Year Total Growth

-50.00%

5-Year Total Growth

40.00%

10-Year Total Growth

-9.09%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£1,817.00

Annual Income

£70.00

Quarterly Income

£17.50

Monthly Income

£5.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BWY.L's current dividend yield?
Bellway plc (BWY.L) currently has a dividend yield of 3.35%, based on a stock price of £18.17 and an annual dividend of £0.70.
When is BWY.L's next dividend payment date?
BWY.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 BWY.L pay in dividends per year?
Bellway plc paid £0.70 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has BWY.L been increasing its dividend?
Bellway plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.96% and a 10-year CAGR of -0.95%.
Is BWY.L's dividend safe?
Bellway plc has a payout ratio of 44.76%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BWY.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Bellway 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 consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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