Historical highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100.
A dated Top 10 snapshot of gross trailing dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Data as of Jun 2026. This is a historical snapshot, not a live ranking. Factual table only, not investment recommendations.
Top 10 yield snapshot
Gross trailing yield fields ranked descending within the dated snapshot. FTSE 100.
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| Rank | Ticker | Company | Market | Gross yield (%) | Ex-dividend date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHEL | Shell plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 6.28% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 2 | HSBA | HSBC Holdings plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 6.02% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 3 | BP | BP plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 5.84% | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 4 | VOD | Vodafone Group plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 5.33% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 5 | LGEN | Legal & General Group plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 5.12% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 6 | RIO | Rio Tinto plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 4.97% | Jul 03, 2026 |
| 7 | GSK | GSK plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 4.66% | Jul 08, 2026 |
| 8 | IMB | Imperial Brands plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 4.42% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 9 | NG | National Grid plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 4.18% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 10 | ULVR | Unilever plc | United Kingdom (FTSE 100) | 3.84% | Jul 22, 2026 |
Yields shown are dated trailing snapshots. A high yield may reflect a falling share price, a special dividend, or changed payout conditions. Verify newer values against primary or properly licensed sources before relying on them.
How to read this table
Gross yield is a ratio between dividend amounts included in the trailing calculation and the share-price input used for the snapshot. The exact result depends on source dates and treatment of special or irregular payouts. It represents a past-period observation, not a forecast.
Ex-dividend date is the first trading date when a new purchase usually no longer carries entitlement to the declared dividend under the applicable market rules. Verify any date with the company or exchange before relying on it.
Yield vs return: Dividend yield is only one component of total return. Price changes, taxes, currency, fees, and payout changes are not captured by a single yield percentage.
Snapshot timing: Market inputs change over time. The figures on this page belong to the displayed snapshot month. Newer information may be available from the issuer, exchange, broker, or licensed market-data provider.
Questions about the FTSE 100 yield snapshot
Which row has the highest dividend yield in DividendTen's FTSE 100 snapshot?
In DividendTen's Jun 2026 snapshot, the highest listed gross dividend yield is 6.28% for Shell plc (SHEL). This is a dated trailing snapshot that is now historical, not a current quote or forecast of future distributions.
How is dividend yield generally calculated for FTSE 100 stocks?
A simple trailing dividend yield divides dividends paid or declared over the chosen trailing period by the share price used for that snapshot, then expresses the result as a percentage. Different sources can use different periods, price dates, and treatment of special payouts, so source methodology matters.
Does a high dividend yield mean a stock is a good investment?
No conclusion follows from yield alone. A high yield can reflect a falling share price, a special one-off dividend, stale inputs, or a changed payout. DividendTen presents the dated values as research fields, not recommendations.
How current is this top-yield list?
This table is a snapshot dated Jun 2026. It is outside DividendTen’s normal freshness window and is explicitly treated as historical. Yield figures can change with prices and payouts, so verify newer values against primary or licensed sources.
Do not stop at the highest yield table
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