Smiths News PLC (SNWS)
Industry Publishing
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Connect Group PLC is a distributor of newspaper, magazines and books. Its operating divisions include; News & Media, Books, Education & Care, and Parcel Freight. The majority of its revenues are generated through the newspaper business.
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Most recent dividend payment
| 0.038 | |
| Cash Dividend | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 |
Total dividend yield
Dividend history and forecast data table
| Year | Dividend per share | Dividend growth (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.0715 | - |
| 2024 | 0.0450 | 0.08 |
| 2023 | 0.0415 | 0.63 |
| 2022 | 0.0255 | 4.10 |
| 2021 | 0.0050 | -0.50 |
| 2020 | 0.0100 | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 0.0980 | 0.02 |
| 2017 | 0.0960 | 0.03 |
| 2016 | 0.0930 | -0.02 |
Total dividend yield data table
Year | Dividend yield (%) | Buyback yield (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.51 | 0.66 |
| 2024 | 6.66 | 2.04 |
| 2023 | 7.77 | 1.29 |
| 2022 | 5.45 | 2.25 |
| 2021 | 1.32 | 2.78 |
| 2020 | 3.39 | 0.96 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 22.92 | - |
| 2017 | 8.57 | - |
| 2016 | 6.09 | 0.19 |
Dividend per share
% of earnings paid to shareholders
Dividend per share data table
| Year | Dividend per share |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.0715 |
| 2024 | 0.0450 |
| 2023 | 0.0415 |
| 2022 | 0.0255 |
| 2021 | 0.0050 |
| 2020 | 0.0100 |
| 2019 | - |
| 2018 | 0.0980 |
| 2017 | 0.0960 |
| 2016 | 0.0930 |
% of earnings paid to shareholders data table
| Year | Payout ratio (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.58 |
| 2024 | 44.12 |
| 2023 | 41.50 |
| 2022 | 27.42 |
| 2021 | 4.85 |
| 2020 | 20.41 |
| 2019 | - |
| 2018 | - |
| 2017 | 88.07 |
| 2016 | 68.89 |
Latest Financial Report as of 12 Dec 2025
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