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LGEN.L

Legal & General Group plc

EURO STOXX 600
LGEN.L|Financial Services|Asset Management|£2.38|P/E 29.5|MCap 13.4B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Legal & General Group plc

Legal & General Group plc is a British multinational financial services and asset management company established in 1836 and headquartered in London. It provides a broad spectrum of products including investment management, pensions, annuities, lifetime mortgages, and life insurance, serving individual customers, pension schemes, and global institutions. The company operates through three core businesses: Asset Management, managing £1.1 trillion in assets under management as a leading global investor in public and private markets; Institutional Retirement, specializing in bulk annuities and securing defined benefit pension schemes; and Retail, delivering retirement and protection solutions for UK consumers. Legal & General Group plc ranks as the largest asset manager in the UK and 18th globally by assets under management, with a strong emphasis on inclusive capitalism that aligns financial returns with societal benefits, such as investing in affordable housing, urban regeneration, and net zero initiatives. Its long history reflects expansion into international markets while adapting to evolving needs in retirement security and sustainable investing.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

9.04%

Annual Dividend

£0.21

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

263.24%

FCF Payout Ratio

27.73%

Stock Price

£2.38

52-Week Range

£2.07 £2.79

Dividend Health Score

68/ 100Safe

LGEN.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 27.7% fcf payout ratio & -2.1% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 263.2% earnings payout ratio & 7.4% operating margin. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
263.2%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
27.7%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-2.1%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
17.9%Safe
Operating Margin
7.4%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.1%Caution
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

LGEN.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

LGEN.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 23, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

4.71%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.10%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

9.91%

3-Year Total Growth

14.80%

5-Year Total Growth

22.25%

10-Year Total Growth

157.25%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£238.40

Annual Income

£21.48

Quarterly Income

£5.37

Monthly Income

£1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LGEN.L's current dividend yield?
Legal & General Group plc (LGEN.L) currently has a dividend yield of 9.04%, based on a stock price of £2.38 and an annual dividend of £0.21.
When is LGEN.L's next dividend payment date?
LGEN.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-23 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does LGEN.L pay in dividends per year?
Legal & General Group plc paid £0.21 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has LGEN.L been increasing its dividend?
Legal & General Group plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.10% and a 10-year CAGR of 9.91%.
Is LGEN.L's dividend safe?
Legal & General Group plc has a payout ratio of 263.24%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is LGEN.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Legal & General 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 financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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