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Bridgepoint Group plc

Dividend Aristocrat
BPT.L|Financial Services|Asset Management|£2.27|P/E 45.3|MCap 198.3B|LSE

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About Bridgepoint Group plc

Bridgepoint Group plc is a leading British private investment company specializing in private equity, infrastructure, credit, and private wealth strategies within the mid-market segment. Founded in 1985 as NatWest Equity Partners and headquartered at 5 Marble Arch in London, United Kingdom, it manages over $86 billion in assets under management across eight investment strategies and 15 offices worldwide, including New York, Paris, and Singapore. The firm targets middle-market, lower mid-market, small mid-cap, and small-cap companies, focusing on growth capital, buyouts, direct lending, and syndicate debt in sectors such as advanced industrials, automation, agricultural sciences, energy transition enablers, business services, financial services, professional services, consumer products, digital brands, video games, wellbeing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and Med-Tech. Bridgepoint Group plc invests primarily in the United Kingdom, New York, and Nordic regions, with equity commitments ranging from £4.77 million to £125 million and enterprise values up to €1,000 million. Notable past investments include Virgin Active, Pret a Manger, and Deliveroo, underscoring its role in fostering growth for specialized businesses globally.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.11%

Annual Dividend

£0.09

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

189.80%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

£2.27

52-Week Range

£2.21 £3.67

Dividend Health Score

50/ 100Caution

BPT.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% fcf payout ratio and 43.1% operating margin. Areas of concern: 189.8% earnings payout ratio and 54.4% net debt / total assets. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, BPT.L has a proven commitment to shareholders. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 8 of 9 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
189.8%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning
Net Debt / Total Assets
54.4%Warning

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
4.8%Warning
Operating Margin
43.1%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
4+ yrsCaution
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/AN/A
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BPT.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BPT.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

32.48%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

132.50%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

3

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

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£226.60

Annual Income

£9.30

Quarterly Income

£2.33

Monthly Income

£0.78

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BPT.L's current dividend yield?
Bridgepoint Group plc (BPT.L) currently has a dividend yield of 4.11%, based on a stock price of £2.27 and an annual dividend of £0.09.
When is BPT.L's next dividend payment date?
BPT.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-23 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 BPT.L pay in dividends per year?
Bridgepoint Group plc paid £0.09 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has BPT.L been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Bridgepoint Group plc is a 3. Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of —, a 3-year CAGR of 32.48%.
Is BPT.L's dividend safe?
Bridgepoint Group plc has a payout ratio of 189.80%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. 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 BPT.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Bridgepoint 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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