Intertek Group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
Intertek Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.43% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 24th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 28th May, 2026.
Key information
3.4%
Dividend yield
5.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 24 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 28 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 76% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
ITRK: Future Dividend And ATIC Separation Review Will Support Share Price
The analyst price target for Intertek Group has been trimmed slightly, reflecting a modest reset in fair value to £4,475 to £5,717, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of cautious and optimistic views on Intertek Group, with price targets clustering between £4,475 and £5,717 and ratings spanning Sector Perform, Neutral and Buy.ITRK: Future Dividend And Sustainability Services Will Underpin Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Intertek Group has been trimmed by £0.80 per share, reflecting modestly more cautious fair value and discount rate assumptions, even as recent Street research shows a mix of slightly lower and slightly higher targets from different banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of small upward and downward moves in price targets for Intertek Group, with ratings clustered around Buy, Neutral and Sector Perform.ITRK: Future Dividend And Sustainability Services Will Support Share Price Upside
Intertek Group's updated narrative reflects a modestly lower fair value and slightly higher discount rate, aligning with recent mixed analyst price target revisions that range from cuts to £4,475 and £5,717 to a small increase to £4,920 as analysts adjust assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Intertek Group points to a mixed but generally constructive stance, with small price target adjustments rather than sweeping changes.ITRK: Dividend Outlook And Earnings Power Will Support Future Upside
Intertek Group's updated fair value estimate has edged down from about £55.53 to £54.00, reflecting analysts' slightly lower average price targets, as Citi trimmed its view to £57.17 while JPMorgan nudged theirs up to £49.20, alongside adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary The latest research shows a mixed but generally constructive tone on Intertek Group, with small price target moves and steady ratings reflecting incremental updates to analysts' models rather than wholesale changes in conviction.ITRK: Share Buyback And Selective M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Intertek Group slightly lower to £55.53 from £55.61. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping P/E expectations broadly aligned.ITRK: Completed Buyback And Selective M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Intertek Group slightly to reflect a fair value of £55.61, with small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations supporting the change. What's in the News Intertek completed a share buyback program announced on March 4, 2025, repurchasing a total of 7,461,333 shares, representing 4.65% of the company, for £350 million.ITRK: Buyback And Selective M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Intertek Group slightly to reflect a fair value of about £55.96, with small model adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Completed share buyback of 7,461,333 shares, or 4.65% of the company, for a total of £350 million under the programme announced on March 4, 2025 (Key Developments).ITRK: Future M&A Pipeline Will Drive Upside For High-Margin Expansion
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Intertek Group slightly lower from £57.09 to £56.25, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Intertek Group is actively looking for acquisitions to expand its IT portfolio, as highlighted in its November 2025 Trading Update.Why You Should Care About Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Strong Returns On Capital
Dec 23
Does Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Dec 05Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Nov 19Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio
Nov 04Here's Why Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 02Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Knows How To Allocate Capital
Sep 17Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Dividend Will Be £0.573
Sep 02Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Interim Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Aug 04Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jul 30Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Jul 11Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio
Jun 25Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
May 22Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The CEO Compensation For Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Is Reasonable
May 16
Acquisitions And Cost Initiatives Will Improve Future Profitability In High-Margin Sectors
Strategic acquisitions and expansion into high-growth sectors have strengthened margins and revenue potential, enhancing future earnings prospects.Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: ITRK's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: ITRK's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Intertek Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (ITRK) | 3.4% |
| Market Bottom 25% (GB) | 2.3% |
| Market Top 25% (GB) | 5.7% |
| Industry Average (Professional Services) | 2.3% |
| Analyst forecast (ITRK) (up to 3 years) | 4.2% |
Notable Dividend: ITRK's dividend (3.43%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.28%).
High Dividend: ITRK's dividend (3.43%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.81%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (75.7%), ITRK's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (64.6%), ITRK's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 15:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Intertek Group plc is covered by 32 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |
| James Rosenthal | Barclays |
| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |