Intertek Group plc

LSE:ITRK Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£6.7b

Intertek Group Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 5/6

Intertek Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.47% 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

3.5%

Dividend yield

5.7%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield9.1%
Future Dividend Yield4.3%
Dividend Growth9.5%
Next dividend pay date24 Jun 26
Ex dividend date28 May 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio76%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Dividend Will Be £0.573

Sep 02
Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Dividend Will Be £0.573

Recent updates

Why You Should Care About Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Strong Returns On Capital

Dec 23
Why You Should Care About Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Strong Returns On Capital

Does Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Dec 05
Does Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 19
Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio

Nov 04
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio

Here's Why Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 02
Here's Why Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Knows How To Allocate Capital

Sep 17
Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Knows How To Allocate Capital

Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Dividend Will Be £0.573

Sep 02
Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Dividend Will Be £0.573

Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Interim Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Aug 04
Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Interim Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 30
Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Jul 11
Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio

Jun 25
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio

Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

May 22
Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The CEO Compensation For Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Is Reasonable

May 16
Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The CEO Compensation For Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Is Reasonable

Is There An Opportunity With Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) 36% Undervaluation?

Apr 22
Is There An Opportunity With Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) 36% Undervaluation?
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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

TodayApr 16 2026Ex Dividend DateMay 28 2026Dividend Pay DateJun 24 202627 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 41 days to receive the upcoming dividend

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
How does ITRK dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (ITRK)3.5%
Market Bottom 25% (GB)2.3%
Market Top 25% (GB)5.8%
Industry Average (Professional Services)2.5%
Analyst forecast (ITRK) (up to 3 years)4.3%

Notable Dividend: ITRK's dividend (3.47%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.27%).

High Dividend: ITRK's dividend (3.47%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.78%).


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

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/16 17:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/16 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
James Rowland ClarkBarclays
James RosenthalBarclays
Paul Daniel SullivanBarclays