Cranswick plc
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
CWK.L's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 37.3% earnings payout ratio & 43.2% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.7% operating margin & 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: 37.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 20.7xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Debt-to-Equity: 27.9Conservative debt level relative to equity.
Risks
- Operating Margin: 7.7%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Gross Margin: 15.0%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
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Very SafeAbout 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
1.96%
Annual Dividend
£1.03
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
37.32%
FCF Payout Ratio
62.90%
Stock Price
£52.50
52-Week Range
£47.75 – £55.90
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
Last Ex-Dividend Date
December 11, 2025
Next Payment Date
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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%
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