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Cranswick plc

EURO STOXX 600

CWK.L/Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods/LSE

Dividend Yield

1.89%

£1.03 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price£56.30P/E18.8MCap29.28Last update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

84/ 100Very Safe

CWK.L's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 35.5% earnings payout ratio & 43.2% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 15.0% gross margin. The dividend has been growing at a 10.54% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 35.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Interest Coverage: 20.7xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 23.6Conservative debt level relative to equity.

Risks

  • Gross Margin: 15.0%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
35.5%Very Safe
62.9%Caution
20.7xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Safe
8.1%Caution
15.0%Warning
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
10.5%Very Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Cranswick plc

Cranswick plc is a leading United Kingdom food producer and supplier specializing in premium fresh pork, gourmet sausages, cooked meats, bacon, poultry, and continental products. The company operates a vertically integrated farm-to-fork model, encompassing pig and poultry farming, genetics, breeding, feed milling, and production across 23 efficient facilities in the UK. It supplies high-quality, predominantly fresh and added-value foods to UK grocery retailers—which account for about three-fourths of revenue—the food service sector, other food producers, and an expanding export market in Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia. Cranswick plc has diversified into pet food production using British-sourced ingredients and emphasizes innovation in categories like plant-based dips and Mediterranean foods through strategic acquisitions. With over 12,000 employees, the company focuses on quality, animal welfare standards, sustainability, and technical excellence, serving as a key player in the packaged foods industry within the consumer defensive sector.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.89%

Annual Dividend

£1.03

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

35.49%

FCF Payout Ratio

62.90%

52-Week Range

£47.75 - £57.10

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CWK.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CWK.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

July 16, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.57%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.54%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

24.41%

3-Year Total Growth

35.17%

5-Year Total Growth

65.06%

10-Year Total Growth

787.93%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£5,630.00

Annual Income

£103.00

Quarterly Income

£25.75

Monthly Income

£8.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWK.L's current dividend yield?
Cranswick plc (CWK.L) currently has a dividend yield of 1.89%, based on a stock price of £56.30 and an annual dividend of £1.03.
When is CWK.L's next dividend payment date?
CWK.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-07-16 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CWK.L pay in dividends per year?
Cranswick plc paid £1.03 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has CWK.L been increasing its dividend?
Cranswick plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 10.54% and a 10-year CAGR of 24.41%.
Is CWK.L's dividend safe?
Cranswick plc has a payout ratio of 35.49%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CWK.L's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Cranswick plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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