ITV plc
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
ITV.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 15.1x interest coverage & 13.4% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 86.2% earnings payout ratio & 126.4% fcf payout ratio.
Based on 13 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Interest Coverage: 15.1xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Debt-to-Equity: 48.3Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 13.4%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 126.4%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 86.2%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
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CautionAbout 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
6.17%
Annual Dividend
£0.05
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
86.21%
FCF Payout Ratio
126.35%
Stock Price
£0.81
52-Week Range
£0.66 – £0.89
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
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
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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%
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