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GAW.L

Games Workshop Group PLC

EURO STOXX 600
GAW.L|Consumer Cyclical|Leisure|£181.00|P/E 27.9|MCap 5.7B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Games Workshop Group PLC

Games Workshop Group PLC is a leading British manufacturer of miniature wargames, renowned for its fantasy and science fiction tabletop games. The company designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells high-quality miniature figures and related products, primarily under iconic brands like Warhammer Fantasy Battle (now Warhammer: Age of Sigmar), Warhammer 40,000, and specialist lines such as Necromunda and Blood Bowl. Operating through core segments including manufacturing, retail outlets, licensing, and digital content via Warhammer+, it also publishes novels, audio dramas, and audiobooks through its Black Library imprint, alongside painting tools, boxed games, and hobby accessories. Headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Games Workshop Group PLC serves a global customer base across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond. Its products are available through company-owned Warhammer stores, independent stockists, online platforms like warhammer.com, and specialist retailers. Founded in 1975 and publicly listed since 1991, the company emphasizes a hobby community focused on collecting, painting, and playing social tabletop games, fostering innovation in fantasy miniatures while rigorously protecting its intellectual property. With over 3,000 employees, it maintains a vertically integrated model prioritizing product quality and long-term profitability in the leisure and consumer cyclical sector.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.68%

Annual Dividend

£2.90

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

89.69%

FCF Payout Ratio

83.00%

Stock Price

£181.00

52-Week Range

£122.50 £199.70

Dividend Health Score

85/ 100Very Safe

GAW.L's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 188.7x interest coverage & -22.8% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 89.7% earnings payout ratio & 83.0% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 28.97% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
89.7%Warning
FCF Payout Ratio
83.0%Warning
CFO Payout Ratio
65.6%Caution
Interest Coverage
188.7xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-22.8%Very Safe
Current Ratio
3.8xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
15.6Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
67.9%Very Safe
Operating Margin
42.3%Very Safe
Gross Margin
72.1%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
29.0%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

GAW.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

GAW.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 16, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

30.06%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

28.97%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

33.76%

3-Year Total Growth

120.00%

5-Year Total Growth

256.76%

10-Year Total Growth

1733.33%

Income Calculator

GAW.L Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

£18,100.00

Annual Income

£290.00

Quarterly Income

£72.50

Monthly Income

£24.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GAW.L's current dividend yield?
Games Workshop Group PLC (GAW.L) currently has a dividend yield of 1.68%, based on a stock price of £181.00 and an annual dividend of £2.90.
When is GAW.L's next dividend payment date?
GAW.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-16 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does GAW.L pay in dividends per year?
Games Workshop Group PLC paid £6.60 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has GAW.L been increasing its dividend?
Games Workshop Group PLC has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 28.97% and a 10-year CAGR of 33.76%.
Is GAW.L's dividend safe?
Games Workshop Group PLC has a payout ratio of 89.69%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is GAW.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Games Workshop 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 consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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