FTSE 100 dividend data.
Gross yield snapshot, upcoming ex-dividend dates, and payout frequency breakdown for the FTSE 100. All tables shown directly on the page. Data as of Apr 2026.
Benchmark snapshot
Data as of Apr 2026The FTSE 100 has historically carried one of the higher dividend yields among major developed-market indices. A mix of quarterly and semi-annual payers dominates the index. Some sectors, particularly energy and basic materials, can show elevated yields in periods when earnings are under pressure and share prices have declined. All yields shown are trailing gross snapshots.
About the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 is the United Kingdom's flagship equity benchmark, tracking 100 of the largest companies by market capitalisation listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The index spans sectors including energy (Shell, BP), financials (HSBC, Barclays), consumer staples (Unilever), pharmaceuticals (GSK, AstraZeneca), and mining.
The FTSE 100 has historically carried one of the higher dividend yields among major developed-market indices. A mix of quarterly and semi-annual payers dominates the index. Some sectors, particularly energy and basic materials, can show elevated yields in periods when earnings are under pressure and share prices have declined. All yields shown are trailing gross snapshots.
Questions about FTSE 100 dividends
What is the FTSE 100 dividend yield right now?
The FTSE 100 gross dividend yield is 3.72% as of Apr 2026. This is a trailing gross figure calculated from declared dividends across the benchmark. It is a descriptive snapshot, not a return forecast.
How many FTSE 100 companies pay dividends?
91 out of 100 companies in the FTSE 100 paid a dividend in the last twelve months as of Apr 2026, representing 91% of the benchmark.
What is the median dividend yield in the FTSE 100?
The median dividend yield across FTSE 100 companies is 3.05% as of Apr 2026. The median is useful because it is less influenced by a small number of very high yielding stocks than the gross benchmark average.