ITV plc

ITV.L|Communication Services|Broadcasting|£0.77|P/E 13.0|MCap 2.9B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About ITV plc

ITV plc is a British media company and vertically integrated producer, broadcaster, and streamer that holds 13 of the 15 regional television licences comprising the ITV network, the oldest and largest commercial terrestrial television network in the United Kingdom. Its primary function encompasses broadcasting flagship channels like ITV1, alongside targeted services such as ITV2 for younger audiences, ITV3 for drama repeats, ITV4 for sports and action content, and ITV Quiz for game shows, plus HD and timeshift variants. Organized into Media and Entertainment for TV networks and news, and ITV Studios for UK and international production, facilities, and global rights exploitation, it produces and distributes programming across linear TV, streaming via ITVX, and international markets. ITV plc shapes the UK broadcasting landscape through regional news, popular entertainment, and content creation, with a history rooted in mergers from the 1990s that consolidated franchises like Granada, Carlton, and UTV. Listed publicly and headquartered in London, it plays a pivotal role in commercial media by blending traditional TV with digital streaming innovation.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

6.40%

Annual Dividend

£0.05

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

86.21%

FCF Payout Ratio

69.72%

Stock Price

£0.77

52-Week Range

£0.64 – £0.89

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

ITV.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 43.8% cfo payout ratio & 23.7x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 86.2% earnings payout ratio & Yes dividend cut.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

86.2%Warning

FCF Payout Ratio

69.7%Caution

CFO Payout Ratio

43.8%Safe

Interest Coverage

23.7xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

9.8%Very Safe

Current Ratio

1.3xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

48.3Very Safe

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

12.3%Safe

Operating Margin

18.7%Safe

Gross Margin

N/AN/A

Profit Margin Stability

ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Caution

4 yrsCaution

YesDanger

N/AN/A

StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ITV.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ITV.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 9, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-7.95%

3-Year Total Growth

0.00%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

-56.33%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

£77.30

Annual Income

£5.00

Quarterly Income

£1.25

Monthly Income

£0.42

Similar Dividend Stocks

Stock	Yield	5Y CAGR	Price	Sector
ITV.L	6.40%	—	£0.77	Communication Services
WPP.LWPP plc	13.88%	26.11%	£2.25	Communication Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ITV.L's current dividend yield?

ITV plc (ITV.L) currently has a dividend yield of 6.40%, based on a stock price of £0.77 and an annual dividend of £0.05.

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

ITV.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-09 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

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

ITV plc paid £0.05 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has ITV.L been increasing its dividend?

ITV plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of — and a 10-year CAGR of -7.95%.

Is ITV.L's dividend safe?

ITV plc has a payout ratio of 86.21%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

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

The Dividend Health Score evaluates ITV 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 communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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