Hilton Foods has a progressive dividend policy, with the ambition to move the dividend cover from earnings ratio towards 2x over time through adjusted earnings per share growth. The Company typically pays both an interim and a final dividend.
The Directors have approved the payment of a 2026 interim dividend of 10.1 pence per share, amounting to approximately £9.1m, which will be paid on 27 November 2026, to shareholders on the register at close of business on 30 October 2026.
A final dividend payment of 24.9 pence per share in respect of 2025, amounting to approximately £22.4m, was paid to shareholders on 26 June 2026.