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Diploma PLC Analysis (DPLM.L)
Is Diploma PLC a good investment? Diploma PLC (DPLM.L) is currently trading at 6225.00 GBX. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 6616.00 GBX. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 42.66. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: Diploma PLC is expected to release its next earnings report on May 18, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 2.30.
For income investors, Diploma PLC pays a dividend yield of 1.06%. With a payout ratio of 44%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does Diploma PLC pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.62 GBX (1.06% yield).
What asset class is Diploma PLC?
Diploma PLC is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 2 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be May 18, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 1.37.
Company Profile
Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Controls, Seals, and Life Sciences. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, specialty adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. The Seals sector supplies sealing and fluid power products, gaskets, hoses and fittings, pumps and valves, and solutions for aftermarket repairs, original equipment manufacturing, and maintenance, repair and overhaul projects. The Life Sciences sector supplies and services equipment; provides consumables and instrumentation for surgery, diagnosis of disease, and critical care support; and supplies diagnostic and scientific technologies, surgical instruments, medical devices, endoscopes, patient monitoring equipment, specialist hospital supplies, and clinical nutrition. It serves public and private hospitals, clinics and diagnostics laboratories. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Dividend Yield
1.06% (5y avg: 1.50%)
Annual Dividends
0.62 GBX
Next ex. div date
Jan. 15, 2026
Payout Ratio
43.85%
Historical Dividends
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.65 GBX |
| Jan. 8, 2027 (estimated) | 0.6454 |
| 2026 | 44.30 GBX |
| June 12, 2026 (estimated) | 0.2031 |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | 44.1000 |
| 2025 | 60.20 GBX |
| June 13, 2025 | 18.2000 |
| Jan. 31, 2025 | 42.0000 |
| 2024 | 57.30 GBX |
| June 7, 2024 | 17.3000 |
| Feb. 2, 2024 | 40.0000 |
| 2023 | 55.30 GBX |
| June 9, 2023 | 16.5000 |
| Feb. 3, 2023 | 38.8000 |
| 2022 | 45.10 GBX |
| June 10, 2022 | 15.0000 |
| Feb. 4, 2022 | 30.1000 |
| 2021 | 42.50 GBX |
| June 16, 2021 | 12.5000 |
| Jan. 25, 2021 | 30.0000 |
| 2020 | 20.50 GBX |
| Jan. 22, 2020 | 20.5000 |
| 2019 | 26.30 GBX |
| June 12, 2019 | 8.5000 |
| Jan. 23, 2019 | 17.8000 |
| 2018 | 23.70 GBX |
| June 13, 2018 | 7.7000 |
| Jan. 24, 2018 | 16.0000 |
| 2017 | 20.80 GBX |
| June 14, 2017 | 7.0000 |
| Jan. 27, 2017 | 13.8000 |
| 2016 | 18.60 GBX |
| June 15, 2016 | 6.2000 |
| Jan. 27, 2016 | 12.4000 |
| 2015 | 17.40 GBX |
| June 17, 2015 | 5.8000 |
| Jan. 28, 2015 | 11.6000 |
| 2014 | 16.10 GBX |
| June 18, 2014 | 5.4000 |
| Jan. 22, 2014 | 10.7000 |
| 2013 | 15.20 GBX |
| June 19, 2013 | 5.0000 |
| Jan. 23, 2013 | 10.2000 |
| 2012 | 12.70 GBX |
| June 20, 2012 | 4.2000 |
| Jan. 25, 2012 | 8.5000 |
| 2011 | 3.50 GBX |
| June 22, 2011 | 3.5000 |
| 2010 | 14.30 GBX |
| Dec. 1, 2010 | 6.2000 |
| June 16, 2010 | 2.8000 |
| Jan. 20, 2010 | 5.3000 |
| 2009 | 7.50 GBX |
| June 17, 2009 | 2.5000 |
| Jan. 21, 2009 | 5.0000 |
| 2008 | 16.90 GBX |
| June 18, 2008 | 2.5000 |
| Jan. 24, 2008 | 14.4000 |
| 2007 | 19.20 GBX |
| June 20, 2007 | 7.2000 |
| Jan. 17, 2007 | 12.0000 |
| 2006 | 16.80 GBX |
| June 14, 2006 | 6.4000 |
| Jan. 18, 2006 | 10.4000 |
| 2005 | 5.60 GBX |
| June 15, 2005 | 5.6000 |
| 2004 | 21.60 GBX |
| Dec. 1, 2004 | 8.8000 |
| June 15, 2004 | 4.8000 |
| Jan. 20, 2004 | 8.0000 |
| 2003 | 11.20 GBX |
| June 23, 2003 | 4.0000 |
| Jan. 21, 2003 | 7.2000 |
| 2002 | 10.40 GBX |
| July 2, 2002 | 4.0000 |
| Jan. 23, 2002 | 6.4000 |
| 2001 | 9.60 GBX |
| July 2, 2001 | 4.0000 |
| Jan. 17, 2001 | 5.6000 |
| 2000 | 5.60 GBX |
| July 3, 2000 | 2.0000 |
| Jan. 19, 2000 | 3.6000 |
| 1999 | 11.60 GBX |
| July 1, 1999 | 3.6000 |
| Jan. 12, 1999 | 8.0000 |
| 1998 | 3.60 GBX |
| July 1, 1998 | 3.6000 |
| 1997 | 19.60 GBX |
| Dec. 1, 1997 | 8.0000 |
| July 1, 1997 | 3.6000 |
| Jan. 2, 1997 | 8.0000 |
| 1996 | 11.60 GBX |
| July 2, 1996 | 3.6000 |
| Jan. 11, 1996 | 8.0000 |
| 1995 | 11.20 GBX |
| July 4, 1995 | 3.6000 |
| Jan. 13, 1995 | 7.6000 |
| 1994 | 10.00 GBX |
| July 1, 1994 | 3.2000 |
| Jan. 11, 1994 | 6.8000 |
| 1993 | 8.40 GBX |
| July 1, 1993 | 2.8000 |
| Jan. 12, 1993 | 5.6000 |
Yearly aggregated dividends
Dividends
|
Diploma PLC
Jan 30, 2026 Paid
Dividend
44.1 GBX |
|
Diploma PLC
Jun 13, 2025 Paid
Dividend
18.2 GBX |
Historical Split Corporate Actions
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| April 18, 2000 | 0.500000 |
| Jan. 21, 2008 | 4.000000 |
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