3i Group plc
EURO STOXX 600III.L/Financial Services · Asset Management/LSE
Dividend Yield
3.76%
£0.84 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
III.L's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 14.7% earnings payout ratio & 19.1% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 17.68% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 8 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 14.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Operating Margin: 97.2%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
N/AProfitability
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Very SafeAbout 3i Group plc
3i Group plc is a leading British multinational investment company specializing in private equity and infrastructure. Founded in 1945 as the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation to provide long-term capital to small and medium-sized enterprises, it evolved through mergers and renamings, becoming a public limited company in 1987 and listing on the London Stock Exchange in 1994. Headquartered in London, 3i Group plc focuses on mid-market buyouts, growth capital, and infrastructure investments, primarily in companies based in Northern Europe and North America. Its private equity portfolio targets sectors including Consumer & Private Label, Healthcare, Industrial, and Services & Software, with notable current holdings like Action, a rapidly expanding discount retailer; BoConcept in furniture; and Formel D in automotive services. The infrastructure arm covers communications, energy, transport, utilities, and social infrastructure. Employing 223 people across six international offices, 3i Group plc emphasizes long-term value creation through proprietary capital, active management, international expansion, and buy-and-build strategies, playing a key role in fostering sustainable growth for its portfolio companies.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.76%
Annual Dividend
£0.84
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
14.67%
FCF Payout Ratio
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52-Week Range
£18.25 - £44.97
Dividend History (2016–2025)
III.L annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
III.L earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 18, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
16.09%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
17.68%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
29.40%
3-Year Total Growth
56.44%
5-Year Total Growth
125.71%
10-Year Total Growth
1216.67%
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