Is It Smart To Buy Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 03 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Dividend Information: Ashtead Group plc will trade ex-dividend in three days, with a dividend payment of US$0.72 per share scheduled for September 10th. The company has a trailing yield of 1.6% and has maintained a conservative payout ratio, suggesting the dividend is sustainable.
Earnings Growth and Dividend Prospects: The company's earnings per share have grown by 11% annually over the last five years, and it has delivered an average dividend growth of 18% per year over the past decade, indicating strong financial health and potential for future dividend increases despite a previous cut in dividends.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
