Games Workshop confirms higher first 2026 dividend, shares trade firmly in London

Games Workshop raises its first dividend of the 2026/27 financial year to 90 pence per share, up from 85 pence a year earlier, with payment in August and key dates in July for shareholders on the London Stock Exchange.

By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 17:32.

Games Workshop Group PLC (GB0003718474) has declared its first dividend for the 2026/27 financial year at 90 pence per share. The Warhammer maker, whose shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, maintains its policy of regular cash returns to shareholders according to the latest company announcement.Investegate dividend declaration

What the new dividend shows

The board has set the first 2026/27 dividend at 90 pence per share, an increase from the 85 pence per share distributed at the same stage of the previous year.Company dividend announcement The payment is scheduled for 7 August 2026 to shareholders on the register on 3 July 2026.

The ex-dividend date is set for 2 July 2026, meaning investors must hold Games Workshop shares before that day to qualify for the payout.Dividend timetable details Elections for the dividend reinvestment plan are due by 17 July 2026, giving income-focused holders several key dates to monitor.

How the dividend fits recent performance

The higher first dividend follows a final dividend of £1.10 per share, which went ex-dividend on 16 April 2026 and was paid on 27 May 2026, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data.Hargreaves Lansdown key metrics That final distribution implied a dividend yield of around 1.5 percent at the time.

With a market capitalization of roughly £7.2 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio near 40 based on recent figures, the stock continues to trade at a premium to many traditional retailers.London share data overview The latest dividend decision signals continued confidence in cash generation from its hobby business.

The product behind the stock

Games Workshop generates most of its revenue from the Warhammer tabletop miniature wargames franchise, particularly Warhammer 40,000. The company designs, manufactures and sells plastic miniature figures, rule books, paints and accessories through its own stores, online channels and independent retailers worldwide.

Where the stock trades today

The Games Workshop shares (GB0003718474) most recently traded on the London Stock Exchange around 21,800 pence, with the quote snapshot showing a market capitalization near £7.16 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of about 39.7 as of 2026-06-25, 16:00 London time.Latest LSE price data

Key data on the Games Workshop shares

• Company: Games Workshop Group PLC
• ISIN: GB0003718474
• WKN: 888270
• Ticker: GAW
• Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
• Price (as of 2026-06-25, 16:00): 21,800.00 pence
• Market cap: £7.16 billion (as of 2026-06-25)
• Sector / industry: Consumer discretionary / Leisure products
• Index membership: FTSE 250
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

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