[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":88},["ShallowReactive",2],{"seo-guide-ftse-250-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-250-dividend-calendar","FTSE 250 Dividend Calendar: Mid-Cap Income Dates and What Makes Them Different","How FTSE 250 dividend timing differs from the FTSE 100, why mid-cap payouts are more spread across the year, and what income investors should track.","dividends","2025-02-10","","guide",[12,16,21,25,30,34,38,42,46,50,54,59],{"id":13,"type":13,"title":14,"html":15},"intro",null,"\u003Ch1>FTSE 250 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 250 dividend calendar\u003C\u002Fstrong> shows when companies in the FTSE 250 index are expected to go ex-dividend and when dividends are typically paid. It's mainly used by UK investors who want to \u003Cstrong>track income\u003C\u002Fstrong>, understand \u003Cstrong>cash-flow timing\u003C\u002Fstrong>, or plan around dividend seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This page explains how FTSE 250 dividend calendars work, how their seasonal patterns differ from the FTSE 100, and how income investors typically use them to understand cash-flow timing rather than to decide which stocks to buy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the UK's largest companies, see our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-dividend-calendar\">FTSE 100 Dividend Calendar\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":17,"type":18,"title":19,"html":20},"ftse-250-dividend-calendar-how-it-works","section","FTSE 250 Dividend Calendar: How It Works","\u003Cp>Use the interactive calendar below to browse FTSE 250 dividend dates by month. Data is drawn from the latest available financial filings for each constituent and projected forward based on historical payment patterns. Confirm all dates against official \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer\">RNS announcements\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dividend calendar usually includes four key pieces of information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Information\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>What It Tells You\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Company name\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Which FTSE 250 company\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\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Payment date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>When cash arrives\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dividend per share\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Amount in pence\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>In practice, most FTSE 250 companies pay dividends \u003Cstrong>once or twice a year\u003C\u002Fstrong>, often split into:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>an \u003Cstrong>interim dividend\u003C\u002Fstrong> (mid-year), and  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>a \u003Cstrong>final dividend\u003C\u002Fstrong> (after full-year results)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">If a dividend looks \"regular\", it usually reflects past policy — not a promise about the future.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>That's why dividend calendars should be treated as \u003Cstrong>planning tools\u003C\u002Fstrong>, not predictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fportfolio\">→ Track your dividend dates with our portfolio tracker\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\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":27,"title":28,"html":29},"why-investors-track-ftse-250-dividends","cta","Why Investors Track FTSE 250 Dividends","\u003Cp>Many investors use a FTSE 250 dividend calendar for one or more of these reasons:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>1. Income planning\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Knowing \u003Cem>when\u003C\u002Fem> dividends are typically paid helps investors estimate \u003Cstrong>cash flow over the year\u003C\u002Fstrong>, especially if they rely on dividends as part of their income.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>2. Seasonality awareness\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>FTSE 250 dividend timing differs slightly from the FTSE 100. Because mid-caps have more varied year-ends, payments are less clustered around a single season:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Period\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>FTSE 250 Activity\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Key Drivers\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>March–April\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>December year-end final dividends\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>May–June\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>March year-end finals; some interim payments\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>July–August\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>June year-end companies; REIT distributions\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>September–October\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Half-year results, September year-end finals\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>November–December\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate–High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Interim dividends from December year-end firms\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>January–February\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Low–Moderate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Quieter; some year-end announcements\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 income tends to arrive more evenly across the year because of greater diversity in company year-ends. A calendar makes these patterns clearer. For more on timing, see the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fuk-dividend-calendar\">UK Dividend Calendar\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>3. Portfolio oversight\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Tracking dividend dates alongside holdings helps investors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Avoid missing eligibility dates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Understand which holdings contribute most to income\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Spot changes in dividend behaviour over time\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fdividend-tracker-uk\">dividend tracker\u003C\u002Fa> can help monitor all this in one place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">What a calendar doesn't do is tell you whether a dividend is **sustainable**. That requires looking at profits, cash flow, and balance sheet strength using a [stock analysis tool](\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fstock-analysis-tool-uk).\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":31,"type":18,"title":32,"html":33},"ftse-250-vs-ftse-100-dividends","FTSE 250 vs FTSE 100 Dividends","\u003Cp>A common assumption is that FTSE 250 dividends are "riskier" than FTSE 100 dividends. In practice, it's more nuanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Aspect\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>FTSE 100\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>FTSE 250\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Company size\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Largest UK-listed\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Mid-sized\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Revenue source\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Mostly global\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>More UK-focused\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dividend stability\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Generally more established\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>More variable\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Growth potential\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Lower\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Higher\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Typical yield\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Often higher\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Often lower\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Neither is inherently better. A calendar helps with \u003Cstrong>timing\u003C\u002Fstrong>, not \u003Cstrong>quality\u003C\u002Fstrong>. For more on the FTSE 100, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-explained\">FTSE 100 Explained\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":35,"type":18,"title":36,"html":37},"ftse-250-sectors-and-dividend-concentration","FTSE 250 Sectors and Dividend Concentration","\u003Cp>Not all FTSE 250 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>Notes\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Real Estate \u002F REITs\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>REITs must distribute income\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Financials\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medium-High\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Variable with economic cycle\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Industrials\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medium\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Depends on company maturity\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Consumer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medium\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Varies by sub-sector\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Technology\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Low\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Often reinvesting for growth\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Healthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Low-Medium\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Mix of growth and income\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":39,"type":18,"title":40,"html":41},"understanding-ex-dividend-dates-a-common-source-of-confusion-","Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates (A Common Source of Confusion)","\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong> is often misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Scenario\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Do You Receive Dividend?\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Buy shares \u003Cstrong>before\u003C\u002Fstrong> ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>✅ Yes\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Buy shares \u003Cstrong>on\u003C\u002Fstrong> ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>❌ No\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Buy shares \u003Cstrong>after\u003C\u002Fstrong> ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>❌ No\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Sell shares \u003Cstrong>after\u003C\u002Fstrong> ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>✅ Yes (still entitled)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">If you buy shares **on or after** the ex-dividend date, you **will not** receive the upcoming dividend.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>The share price usually adjusts downward on that date to reflect the dividend leaving the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A common mistake is assuming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">\"Buying just before the ex-dividend date is free income.\"\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>In reality, the market prices this in. Dividends are not "extra" returns — they're part of total return. For more on this, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fuk-dividend-mistakes\">common dividend mistakes\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":43,"type":18,"title":44,"html":45},"limitations-of-any-dividend-calendar","Limitations of Any Dividend Calendar","\u003Cp>Dividend calendars are useful, but they have clear limits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Limitation\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Why It Matters\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dates can change\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Especially during earnings season\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dividends can be reduced\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Based on company performance\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dividends can be cancelled\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Happened widely in 2020\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Special dividends are unpredictable\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Not part of regular schedule\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Past ≠ future\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>History doesn't guarantee income\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>In volatile markets, companies often prioritise balance sheet strength over payouts. That's why calendars should be used alongside fundamentals, not in isolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":47,"type":18,"title":48,"html":49},"how-investors-typically-use-this-in-practice","How Investors Typically Use This in Practice","\u003Cp>Many long-term investors use dividend calendars in a simple way:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Activity\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Frequency\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Track expected payment months\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Monthly\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Review changes year-on-year\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Annually\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Check dividend cover \u002F payout ratio\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>When results announced\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Combine with portfolio tracking\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Ongoing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>A useful way to think about it is:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">*The calendar answers \"when\", not \"whether\".*\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>For long-term investing principles, see our guide on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Flong-term-investing-explained\">long-term investing explained\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":51,"type":27,"title":52,"html":53},"track-ftse-250-dividends-alongside-your-portfolio","Track FTSE 250 Dividends Alongside Your Portfolio","\u003Cp>A dividend calendar works best when it's \u003Cstrong>linked to your portfolio\u003C\u002Fstrong>, so you can see expected income by month rather than by company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>openbook lets you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>See FTSE 250 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\u003Cli>Monitor dividend sustainability\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fportfolio\">→ Try the portfolio tracker\u003C\u002Fa> | \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fequity\u002FGSK\">→ View an example stock\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\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>How often do FTSE 250 companies pay dividends?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most pay once or twice a year (interim and final dividends). Quarterly dividends are rare in the UK compared to the US.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are FTSE 250 dividends reliable?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Some are, some aren't. Reliability depends on profits, cash flow, and company policy — not index membership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do dividend calendars include special dividends?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, but special dividends are irregular and often announced separately via \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer\">RNS\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can dividend dates change?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Dates are often confirmed close to results announcements and can move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Does a high dividend yield mean a better share?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Not necessarily. High yields can reflect falling share prices or unsustainable payouts. See \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fuk-dividend-mistakes\">common dividend mistakes\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are dividends paid automatically in an ISA?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Typically yes, but whether they're reinvested depends on your platform settings. See \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-an-isa\">What Is an ISA?\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What's the difference between FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividends?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>FTSE 100 companies tend to have more established dividend policies but less growth. FTSE 250 may offer higher growth but more variable income.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Should I hold dividend stocks in an ISA?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For most UK investors, yes. ISAs eliminate dividend tax. See our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fisa-vs-gia\">ISA vs GIA guide\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":60,"type":18,"title":61,"html":62},"related-pages","Related Pages","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-dividend-calendar\">FTSE 100 Dividend Calendar\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\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\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fportfolio-tracker-uk\">Portfolio Tracker for UK Investors\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fuk-dividend-mistakes\">Common Dividend Mistakes UK Investors Make\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},"How often do FTSE 250 companies pay dividends?","Most pay once or twice a year (interim and final dividends). Quarterly dividends are rare in the UK compared to the US.",{"q":68,"a":69},"Are FTSE 250 dividends reliable?","Some are, some aren't. Reliability depends on profits, cash flow, and company policy — not index membership.",{"q":71,"a":72},"Do dividend calendars include special dividends?","Sometimes, but special dividends are irregular and often announced separately via [RNS](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer).",{"q":74,"a":75},"Can dividend dates change?","Yes. Dates are often confirmed close to results announcements and can move.",{"q":77,"a":78},"Does a high dividend yield mean a better share?","Not necessarily. High yields can reflect falling share prices or unsustainable payouts. See [common dividend mistakes](\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fuk-dividend-mistakes).",{"q":80,"a":81},"Are dividends paid automatically in an ISA?","Typically yes, but whether they're reinvested depends on your platform settings. See [What Is an ISA?](\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fwhat-is-an-isa).",{"q":83,"a":84},"What's the difference between FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividends?","FTSE 100 companies tend to have more established dividend policies but less growth. FTSE 250 may offer higher growth but more variable income.",{"q":86,"a":87},"Should I hold dividend stocks in an ISA?","For most UK investors, yes. ISAs eliminate dividend tax. See our [ISA vs GIA guide](\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fisa-vs-gia). ---",1784955625283]