Renishaw declares a 70.0p special dividend for Renishaw stock

Published on 10/08/2026 at 18:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Renishaw stock costs EUR 66.75 on October 8, 2026 after EUR 68.25, minus 2.20 percent. Fiscal 2026 revenue rose 14 percent to GBP 815.8 million.

Key points in brief

Renishaw declared a 70.0 pence special dividend for fiscal 2026 on September 23, 2026.
Fiscal 2026 revenue rose 14 percent to GBP 815.8 million, while adjusted operating profit increased 36 percent to GBP 152.9 million.
Renishaw stock was at EUR 66.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. CEST, down 2.20 percent versus EUR 68.25.

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Renishaw (ISIN GB0007323586) declared a 70.0 pence special dividend for fiscal 2026 on September 23, 2026, according to James Sharp & Co. The stock was at EUR 66.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. CEST, minus 2.20 percent versus the EUR 68.25 prior close dated October 7, 2026.

Results support the dividend

The dividend decision followed fiscal 2026 revenue of GBP 815.8 million, up 14 percent from GBP 713.0 million in fiscal 2025. Morningstar reported on September 23, 2026 that statutory profit before tax rose 27 percent to GBP 150.0 million.

Adjusted operating profit increased 36 percent to GBP 152.9 million from GBP 112.3 million, lifting the adjusted operating margin to 18.7 percent from 15.7 percent. The comparison shows profit growing faster than sales, although adjusted cash flow conversion fell to 79 percent from 91 percent in fiscal 2025.

What do the payments mean?

The ordinary dividend rose 5 percent to 82.0 pence per share, including a proposed final payment of 65.2 pence, while the special dividend adds 70.0 pence per share. Sharesify reported that the special payment is scheduled for December 3, 2026, for shareholders registered on October 30, 2026.

Three events shape the year

On April 20, 2026, Renishaw upgraded fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to GBP 775.0 million to GBP 805.0 million, according to TradingView. On September 23, 2026, it reported fiscal 2026 revenue of GBP 815.8 million and adjusted operating profit of GBP 152.9 million, then declared the 70.0 pence special dividend on the same date.

Dates for dividend investors

The next stated dates are October 29, 2026, for the ex-dividend date, and December 3, 2026, for payment of the final and special dividends, according to Dividend Registry. On the London Stock Exchange, Renishaw was listed under ticker RSW.L and stood at GBp 5,990.00 at the close on October 6, 2026.

Stock trades after the Xetra close

The Lang & Schwarz quote places Renishaw at EUR 66.75 in after-hours trading on October 8, 2026, down 2.20 percent from the EUR 68.25 prior close. The dividend schedule and the 36 percent increase in adjusted operating profit give the market two distinct reference points: cash returns for shareholders and stronger operating leverage in fiscal 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Renishaw stock.