[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":88},["ShallowReactive",2],{"seo-guide-ftse-100-dividend-calendar":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"description":6,"pillar":7,"date":8,"updated":9,"type":10,"author":9,"image":9,"imageAlt":9,"imageWidth":9,"imageHeight":9,"keywords":9,"sections":11,"faqs":63},"ftse-100-dividend-calendar","FTSE 100 Dividend Calendar: When the UK's Biggest Companies Actually Pay","FTSE 100 ex-dividend dates and payment schedules for income investors. Understand the seasonal patterns, why H1 dominates, and how to plan around them.","dividends","2025-02-10","","guide",[12,16,21,25,29,33,37,41,45,49,54,59],{"id":13,"type":13,"title":14,"html":15},"intro",null,"\u003Ch1>FTSE 100 Dividend Calendar\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">This guide is part of our [UK Dividends](\u002Flearn\u002Fdividends) series.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>FTSE 100 dividend calendar\u003C\u002Fstrong> shows when the UK's largest listed companies typically go ex-dividend and pay dividends throughout the year. It's mainly used by income-focused investors who want to understand \u003Cem>timing\u003C\u002Fem> — not to predict returns, but to plan cash flow and track expected income from shares they already own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This page explains how a FTSE 100 dividend calendar works, what information it includes, and how income investors typically use it — including the seasonal patterns that make certain months significantly busier than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":17,"type":18,"title":19,"html":20},"ftse-100-dividend-calendar-how-it-works","section","FTSE 100 dividend calendar: how it works","\u003Cp>Use the interactive calendar below to browse FTSE 100 dividend dates by month. Data is drawn from the latest available financial filings for each constituent company and projected forward where applicable. Always confirm dates against official \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer\">RNS announcements\u003C\u002Fa> before making decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A FTSE 100 dividend calendar is essentially a schedule of \u003Cstrong>expected dividend events\u003C\u002Fstrong> for companies in the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-explained\">FTSE 100 index\u003C\u002Fa>. Most calendars show three key dates:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong> – the date from which new buyers are \u003Cem>not\u003C\u002Fem> entitled to the upcoming dividend  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Payment date\u003C\u002Fstrong> – when the dividend is typically paid into your account  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dividend amount\u003C\u002Fstrong> – usually shown in pence per share (when declared)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>In practice, most investors focus on the \u003Cstrong>ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong>, because this determines whether a holding qualifies for the next payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">If you own the shares **before** the ex-dividend date, you're usually entitled to the dividend. Buying on or after that date means you typically aren't.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":22,"type":18,"title":23,"html":24},"key-dividend-dates-explained","Key dividend dates explained","\u003Cp>Understanding the different dates in a dividend calendar is essential:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Date Type\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>What It Means\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Why It Matters\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Announcement date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Company declares the dividend\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Confirms amount and schedule\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Cutoff for eligibility\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Must own shares \u003Cem>before\u003C\u002Fem> this date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Record date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Company records shareholders\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Usually 1 business day after ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Payment date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Cash arrives in your account\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Typically 4-8 weeks after ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>For more detail on how these dates work, see our guide on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-uk-dividends-work\">how UK dividends work\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":26,"type":18,"title":27,"html":28},"why-ftse-100-dividend-dates-matter","Why FTSE 100 dividend dates matter","\u003Cp>The FTSE 100 is often associated with dividends because many of its constituents are mature, cash-generative businesses. Companies like Shell, BP, Unilever, and AstraZeneca are among the largest dividend payers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fequity\u002FSHEL\">→ View Shell's dividend history\u003C\u002Fa> | \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fportfolio\">→ Track dividends in your portfolio\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dividend calendar helps investors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>See \u003Cstrong>which months tend to be income-heavy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Avoid surprises around ex-dividend dates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Track income alongside other holdings\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Understand how evenly (or unevenly) dividends arrive across the year\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">Many investors are surprised to find that FTSE 100 dividends are **not evenly spread** month to month.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":30,"type":18,"title":31,"html":32},"typical-ftse-100-dividend-pattern-by-month","Typical FTSE 100 dividend pattern by month","\u003Cp>While every year is different, FTSE 100 dividends tend to cluster around certain periods:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Period\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Activity Level\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Typical Reason\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>March–April\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Full-year result announcements\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>May–June\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Very High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Final dividend payments\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>July–August\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Low\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Quieter summer period\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>September–October\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medium\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Half-year result announcements\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>November–December\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Interim dividend payments\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>January–February\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Low\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Calendar year start\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>This seasonality is one reason investors use a \u003Cstrong>FTSE 100 dividend calendar\u003C\u002Fstrong> rather than relying on headline yield numbers alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">*Yield tells you how much, a calendar tells you when.*\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":34,"type":18,"title":35,"html":36},"ftse-100-sectors-and-dividend-concentration","FTSE 100 sectors and dividend concentration","\u003Cp>Not all FTSE 100 sectors contribute equally to dividends:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Sector\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Dividend Contribution\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Typical Yield\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Oil & Gas\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Very High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Above average\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Financials\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Varies widely\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Consumer Staples\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Mining\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Variable\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Cyclical\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Pharma\u002FHealthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medium\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Technology\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Low\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Below average\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>If your portfolio is concentrated in a few sectors, your dividend income may be less diversified than it appears. A \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fportfolio-tracker-uk\">portfolio tracker\u003C\u002Fa> can help you see sector concentration across your holdings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":38,"type":18,"title":39,"html":40},"how-investors-typically-use-a-dividend-calendar","How investors typically use a dividend calendar","\u003Cp>A FTSE 100 dividend calendar isn't about timing the market. Instead, investors often use it to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Plan \u003Cstrong>expected income\u003C\u002Fstrong> over the year  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Align dividends with expenses or reinvestment plans  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Track income across multiple holdings in one place  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Compare dividend timing between UK shares and other markets\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Identify months with low income and plan accordingly\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Many long-term investors pair a calendar with a \u003Cstrong>portfolio view\u003C\u002Fstrong>, so dividends aren't looked at in isolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":42,"type":18,"title":43,"html":44},"dividend-yield-vs-dividend-calendar","Dividend yield vs dividend calendar","\u003Cp>A common mistake is to focus only on dividend yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Metric\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>What It Shows\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Limitation\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dividend yield\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Income relative to share price\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Doesn't show timing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dividend calendar\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>When income arrives\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Doesn't show relative value\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>High yields can come with higher risk, while a calendar simply reflects timing. The two answer different questions and are often most useful when viewed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":46,"type":18,"title":47,"html":48},"common-mistakes-when-using-a-ftse-100-dividend-calendar","Common mistakes when using a FTSE 100 dividend calendar","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Assuming dividends are guaranteed\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Dividends can be reduced, delayed, or cancelled entirely\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Buying just before ex-dividend without context\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Share prices often adjust around the ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ignoring sector concentration\u003C\u002Fstrong> – FTSE 100 dividends are heavily weighted toward certain sectors\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Relying on outdated dates\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Always check whether dividends are declared or estimated\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Confusing payment date with ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong> – The entitlement is set by the ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":50,"type":51,"title":52,"html":53},"track-ftse-100-dividends-alongside-your-portfolio","cta","Track FTSE 100 Dividends Alongside Your Portfolio","\u003Cp>If you want to go beyond a static FTSE 100 dividend calendar, the practical next step is tracking dividend dates \u003Cstrong>alongside your own holdings\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>openbook lets you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>See FTSE 100 dividend dates that affect your portfolio\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Track expected income over time\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Understand which holdings generate the most income\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenbookanalytics.com\" class=\"seo-cta-button\">Start free with openbook (no card) →\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":55,"type":56,"title":57,"html":58},"frequently-asked-questions","faq","Frequently Asked Questions","\u003Ch3>Are FTSE 100 dividends paid quarterly?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most FTSE 100 companies pay dividends \u003Cstrong>semi-annually\u003C\u002Fstrong> (interim and final), but some pay quarterly, especially those with US operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do all FTSE 100 companies pay dividends?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. While many do, some companies may suspend or avoid dividends altogether, depending on strategy and market conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can FTSE 100 dividend dates change?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Dates can move if results are delayed or company decisions change. Always verify with official announcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Is a higher dividend better?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Not necessarily. Higher dividends can come with trade-offs such as lower growth or higher risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Where do dividend amounts come from?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Dividend amounts are declared by companies, typically announced via the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer\">Regulatory News Service (RNS)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are special dividends included?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Some calendars include them, but special dividends are irregular and less predictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How far in advance are FTSE 100 dividends announced?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most companies announce dividends 4-8 weeks before the ex-dividend date, alongside their results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Why do share prices drop on ex-dividend date?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Because new buyers aren't entitled to the dividend, the share price typically adjusts downward by approximately the dividend amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":60,"type":18,"title":61,"html":62},"related-pages","Related Pages","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fuk-dividend-calendar\">UK Dividend Calendar\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-explained\">FTSE 100 Explained\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fdividend-tracker-uk\">Dividend Tracker UK\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-uk-dividends-work\">How UK Dividends Work\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[64,67,70,73,76,79,82,85],{"q":65,"a":66},"Are FTSE 100 dividends paid quarterly?","Most FTSE 100 companies pay dividends **semi-annually** (interim and final), but some pay quarterly, especially those with US operations.",{"q":68,"a":69},"Do all FTSE 100 companies pay dividends?","No. While many do, some companies may suspend or avoid dividends altogether, depending on strategy and market conditions.",{"q":71,"a":72},"Can FTSE 100 dividend dates change?","Yes. Dates can move if results are delayed or company decisions change. Always verify with official announcements.",{"q":74,"a":75},"Is a higher dividend better?","Not necessarily. Higher dividends can come with trade-offs such as lower growth or higher risk.",{"q":77,"a":78},"Where do dividend amounts come from?","Dividend amounts are declared by companies, typically announced via the [Regulatory News Service (RNS)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer).",{"q":80,"a":81},"Are special dividends included?","Some calendars include them, but special dividends are irregular and less predictable.",{"q":83,"a":84},"How far in advance are FTSE 100 dividends announced?","Most companies announce dividends 4-8 weeks before the ex-dividend date, alongside their results.",{"q":86,"a":87},"Why do share prices drop on ex-dividend date?","Because new buyers aren't entitled to the dividend, the share price typically adjusts downward by approximately the dividend amount. ---",1784090687831]