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SDLF.L

Standard Life plc

EURO STOXX 600
SDLF.L|Financial Services|Insurance - Life|£6.58|MCap 6.6B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Standard Life plc

Standard Life plc is a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income, operating as a public limited company in the financial services sector. It provides a comprehensive range of products including individual and workplace pensions, bonds, and retirement options designed to help customers plan, prepare, and enjoy their retirement with clarity and confidence. The company supports millions of customers directly, through financial advisers, employee benefit consultants, and pension scheme trustees across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Austria. Standard Life leverages its investment capabilities to deliver strong and sustainable returns, offers guidance for informed decision-making, and partners with aligned entities to create shared value. It also operates the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement, a think tank advocating for better retirement outcomes. Founded in Edinburgh in 1825 and headquartered in London, Standard Life plc plays a pivotal role in the long-term savings and pensions market, emphasizing empathy, expertise, and customer-centric solutions to build lasting financial security.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

8.31%

Annual Dividend

£0.55

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

51.15%

FCF Payout Ratio

54.64%

Stock Price

£6.58

52-Week Range

£6.33 £7.75

Dividend Health Score

69/ 100Safe

SDLF.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 51.1% earnings payout ratio & 54.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -22.3% return on equity & 0.7% 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 9 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
51.1%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
54.6%Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-1.2%Very Safe

Profitability

Danger
Return on Equity
-22.3%Danger
Operating Margin
0.7%Danger
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.2%Caution
Earnings Stability
N/AN/A

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SDLF.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SDLF.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

3.32%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

3.17%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

2.97%

3-Year Total Growth

10.28%

5-Year Total Growth

16.88%

10-Year Total Growth

33.94%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£658.00

Annual Income

£54.70

Quarterly Income

£13.68

Monthly Income

£4.56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SDLF.L's current dividend yield?
Standard Life plc (SDLF.L) currently has a dividend yield of 8.31%, based on a stock price of £6.58 and an annual dividend of £0.55.
When is SDLF.L's next dividend payment date?
SDLF.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 SDLF.L pay in dividends per year?
Standard Life plc paid £0.55 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has SDLF.L been increasing its dividend?
Standard Life plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 3.17% and a 10-year CAGR of 2.97%.
Is SDLF.L's dividend safe?
Standard Life plc has a payout ratio of 51.15%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is SDLF.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Standard Life 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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