Halma plc

HLMA.L|Industrials|Conglomerates|£37.62|P/E 39.3|MCap 13.7B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Halma plc

Halma plc is a British global group of safety equipment companies specializing in products for hazard detection, life protection, healthcare, and environmental analysis, headquartered in Amersham, England. Founded in 1894 originally as a tea estate in Sri Lanka, it evolved through rubber production before nationalization, transforming into an investment holding company in 1956 and focusing on acquisitions in engineering sectors from the 1970s onward. Today, it operates across three main sectors: Safety, providing fire and smoke detectors; Healthcare, offering medical equipment; and Environmental & Analysis, including water treatment and analysis tools. With around 45 decentralized operating businesses and approximately 9,000 employees, Halma plc emphasizes niche markets with limited competition, generating over 75% of sales in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Its products, such as door sensors and healthcare devices, contribute to making the world safer, cleaner, and healthier, underpinned by regulatory-driven demand for resilience in industrial applications.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.66%

Annual Dividend

£0.24

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

25.28%

FCF Payout Ratio

19.35%

Stock Price

£37.62

52-Week Range

£23.16 – £42.04

Dividend Health Score

Very Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

HLMA.L's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 25.3% earnings payout ratio & 19.4% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 7.13% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

25.3%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

19.4%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

19.6%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

12.8xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

16.4%Safe

Current Ratio

2.2xVery Safe

Debt-to-Equity

43.4Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

18.6%Safe

Operating Margin

20.5%Safe

Gross Margin

50.4%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

7.1%Safe

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

HLMA.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

HLMA.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

December 18, 2025

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

6.99%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.13%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

16.91%

3-Year Total Growth

22.49%

5-Year Total Growth

41.12%

10-Year Total Growth

376.91%

Income Calculator

HLMA.L Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

£3,762.00

Annual Income

£23.75

Quarterly Income

£5.94

Monthly Income

£1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HLMA.L's current dividend yield?

Halma plc (HLMA.L) currently has a dividend yield of 0.66%, based on a stock price of £37.62 and an annual dividend of £0.24.

When is HLMA.L's next dividend payment date?

HLMA.L's next ex-dividend date is 2025-12-18 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does HLMA.L pay in dividends per year?

Halma plc paid £0.24 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has HLMA.L been increasing its dividend?

Halma plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 7.13% and a 10-year CAGR of 16.91%.

Is HLMA.L's dividend safe?

Halma plc has a payout ratio of 25.28%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is HLMA.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Halma 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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