St. James's Place Plc
Dividend AristocratLast update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52
About St. James's Place Plc
St. James's Place Plc is a British wealth management company specializing in financial advice, fund management, and life insurance services. Headquartered in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, it operates a vertically integrated model through a network of partners, offering products such as unit trusts, insurance bonds, pensions, investment savings accounts, and discretionary fund management. The firm supports clients with comprehensive solutions including investment strategies, retirement planning, inheritance tax mitigation, social care provisions, intergenerational wealth transfer, banking, mortgages, and business advisory services. With over 20 offices across the United Kingdom and international presence in Asia and Dubai, St. James's Place Plc manages approximately £190 billion in assets under management as of December 2024. Founded in 1991 by Mark Weinberg and Mike Wilson with backing from Jacob Rothschild, it has evolved through mergers, acquisitions like Henley Group and Rowan Dartington, and leadership transitions, including CEO Mark FitzPatrick since 2023. The company plays a significant role in the UK financial services sector, serving individual, family, private, and business clients while navigating regulatory landscapes and operational restructurings.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.47%
Annual Dividend
£0.18
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
18.22%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Stock Price
£12.20
52-Week Range
£0.13 – £15.76
Dividend Health Score
STJ.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 18.2% earnings payout ratio and 9.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 3.5% operating margin and Volatile profit margin stability. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, STJ.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
Very SafeBalance Sheet
N/AProfitability
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CautionDividend History (2016–2025)
STJ.L annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
STJ.L earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
March 26, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-31.50%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-2.09%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.28%
3-Year Total Growth
-67.86%
5-Year Total Growth
-10.00%
10-Year Total Growth
25.26%
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This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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