Rightmove plc

RMV.L|Communication Services|Internet Content & Information|£4.19|P/E 15.4|MCap 3.3B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Rightmove plc

Rightmove plc is a leading British company operating the UK's largest online real estate property portal, rightmove.co.uk, and its associated app. Founded in 2000 by major estate agencies including Countrywide, Connells, Halifax, and Royal & Sun Alliance, it provides digital property advertising and information services, connecting millions of home movers with the widest inventory of properties. The company functions through three main segments: Agency, offering resale, lettings, tenant referencing, and rent guarantee services; New Homes, serving developers and housing associations; and Other, encompassing commercial, overseas property ads, non-property advertising, data services, and mortgage-related offerings. Rightmove plc serves estate agents, letting agents, developers, surveyors, lenders, and home service providers, generating revenue primarily from agent listings and premium advertising products while prohibiting private sellers. Since floating on the London Stock Exchange in 2006, it has grown into a FTSE 100 constituent, achieving milestones like over 18 billion minutes of user engagement, group revenue exceeding £300 million, and innovations such as House Price Index, mobile apps, and ESG initiatives including Go Greener. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, Rightmove plc continues to dominate the UK property portal market with an 84% share among top sites.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.34%

Annual Dividend

£0.10

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

36.25%

FCF Payout Ratio

36.75%

Stock Price

£4.19

52-Week Range

£4.11 – £8.27

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

RMV.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 36.3% earnings payout ratio & 36.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Yes dividend cut.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

36.3%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

36.8%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

37.0%Safe

Interest Coverage

1723.7xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

-24.9%Very Safe

Current Ratio

1.9xSafe

Debt-to-Equity

8.7Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

266.1%Very Safe

Operating Margin

66.8%Very Safe

Gross Margin

N/AN/A

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Caution

5 yrsCaution

YesDanger

N/AN/A

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

RMV.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

RMV.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

7.81%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

38.89%

3-Year Total Growth

25.31%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

2571.05%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

£419.20

Annual Income

£10.15

Quarterly Income

£2.54

Monthly Income

£0.85

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RMV.L's current dividend yield?

Rightmove plc (RMV.L) currently has a dividend yield of 2.34%, based on a stock price of £4.19 and an annual dividend of £0.10.

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

RMV.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 RMV.L pay in dividends per year?

Rightmove plc paid £0.10 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has RMV.L been increasing its dividend?

Rightmove plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of — and a 10-year CAGR of 38.89%.

Is RMV.L's dividend safe?

Rightmove plc has a payout ratio of 36.25%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

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

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Rightmove 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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