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QQ.L

QinetiQ Group plc

EURO STOXX 600
QQ.L|Industrials|Aerospace & Defense|£4.70|P/E 19.6|MCap 2.5B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About QinetiQ Group plc

QinetiQ Group plc provides science and technology solution in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and internationally. The company operates through EMEA Services and Global Solutions segments. It offers advanced materials and manufacturing products; artificial intelligence, analytics, and advanced computing technologies; cyber and electromagnetic technologies; human protection and performance systems; novel systems, and weapons and effects; platform, and system design and assessment products; power sources, and emerging technologies; robotics and autonomy services; secure communications and navigation systems; and sensing, processing, and data fusion systems. The company also provides advisory and consulting, cyber and digital resilience, sensors integration and interoperability, test and evaluation, and training and rehearsal services, as well as robotics and autonomous systems, and target systems. It serves various sectors, including air, aviation and aerospace, defense, energy and utilities, financial services, government, law enforcement, marine, maritime, space, and telecommunications. QinetiQ Group plc was founded in 2001 and is based in Farnborough, the United Kingdom.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.90%

Annual Dividend

£0.09

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

34.66%

FCF Payout Ratio

42.58%

Stock Price

£4.70

52-Week Range

£3.37 £5.79

Dividend Health Score

63/ 100Safe

QQ.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 34.7% earnings payout ratio & 42.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -3.8x interest coverage & -28.3% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 6.04% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
34.7%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
42.6%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
55.5%Caution
Interest Coverage
-3.8xDanger

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
7.6%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.1xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
74.5Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
-28.3%Danger
Operating Margin
11.1%Caution
Gross Margin
N/AN/A
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.0%Safe
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

QQ.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

QQ.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

January 8, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

6.63%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.04%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

17.26%

3-Year Total Growth

21.23%

5-Year Total Growth

34.09%

10-Year Total Growth

391.67%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£469.70

Annual Income

£9.05

Quarterly Income

£2.26

Monthly Income

£0.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is QQ.L's current dividend yield?
QinetiQ Group plc (QQ.L) currently has a dividend yield of 1.90%, based on a stock price of £4.70 and an annual dividend of £0.09.
When is QQ.L's next dividend payment date?
QQ.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-01-08 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does QQ.L pay in dividends per year?
QinetiQ Group plc paid £0.09 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has QQ.L been increasing its dividend?
QinetiQ Group plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.04% and a 10-year CAGR of 17.26%.
Is QQ.L's dividend safe?
QinetiQ Group plc has a payout ratio of 34.66%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is QQ.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates QinetiQ 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 industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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