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Balfour Beatty plc

Dividend Aristocrat
BBY.L|Industrials|Engineering & Construction|£7.45|P/E 14.3|MCap 357.4B|LSE

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About Balfour Beatty plc

Balfour Beatty is an international infrastructure group that finances, develops, builds, maintains and operates critical infrastructure across the UK, US and Hong Kong. The company operates through three main segments: Infrastructure Investments, which develops and finances public and private infrastructure projects while managing a portfolio of military housing, multifamily residential and student accommodation assets; Construction Services, which delivers civil engineering, building, ground engineering, mechanical and electrical work, refurbishment and rail engineering across infrastructure and buildings markets; and Support Services, which designs, upgrades, manages and maintains electricity networks, rail and highways primarily in the UK. The company collaborates with governments, customers and partners to deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and support national economies. Balfour Beatty serves diverse sectors including education, health, transportation, utilities and residential real estate, providing end-to-end solutions from project financing and design through construction, operation and asset management.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.75%

Annual Dividend

£0.13

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

24.81%

FCF Payout Ratio

N/A

Stock Price

£7.45

52-Week Range

£3.66 £8.00

Dividend Health Score

73/ 100Safe

BBY.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 24.8% earnings payout ratio and 25.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.5% operating margin and 4.3% gross margin. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, BBY.L has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 13 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
24.8%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
25.7%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
68.5%Caution
Interest Coverage
7.9xSafe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-3.2%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.0xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
88.8Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
23.1%Very Safe
Operating Margin
2.5%Warning
Gross Margin
4.3%Danger
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
9+ yrsSafe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/AN/A
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BBY.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BBY.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 14, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.74%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

35.79%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

4

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£745.00

Annual Income

£12.90

Quarterly Income

£3.23

Monthly Income

£1.08

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BBY.L's current dividend yield?
Balfour Beatty plc (BBY.L) currently has a dividend yield of 1.75%, based on a stock price of £7.45 and an annual dividend of £0.13.
When is BBY.L's next dividend payment date?
BBY.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-14 and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BBY.L pay in dividends per year?
Balfour Beatty plc paid £0.13 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has BBY.L been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Balfour Beatty plc is a 4. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of —, a 3-year CAGR of 10.74%.
Is BBY.L's dividend safe?
Balfour Beatty plc has a payout ratio of 24.81%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BBY.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Balfour Beatty 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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