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Standard Life plc Analysis (SDLF.L)
Is Standard Life plc a good investment? Standard Life plc (SDLF.L) is currently trading at 705.50 GBp. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 758.95 GBp. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
Earnings Schedule: Standard Life plc is expected to release its next earnings report on Sept. 21, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.75.
For income investors, Standard Life plc pays a dividend yield of 8.47%. With a payout ratio of 51%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does Standard Life plc pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.56 GBp (8.47% yield).
What asset class is Standard Life plc?
Standard Life plc is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 3 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Sept. 21, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of -0.47.
Company Profile
Standard Life plc operates in the long-term savings and retirement business in Europe. It operates through Retirement Solutions, Pensions & Savings, With-Profits, and Europe & Other segments. The company offers defined contribution workplace pensions, retail savings for retirement, international bonds, and legacy savings and pension products; defined benefit pension income, income drawdown and lifetime annuities, fixed-term annuities, and smoothed managed funds. It also offers new and in-force individual annuity and pension risk transfer contracts written within shareholder funds; U.K. individual annuity; workplace pensions and self-invested personal pensions; new and in-force insurance and investment unit-linked products; and protection products. The company offers its products under the Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, Phoenix Wealth, Phoenix Corporate Investment Services, and ReAssure brands. Standard Life plc was formerly known as Phoenix Group Holdings plc and changed its name to Standard Life plc in February 2026. The company was founded in 1782 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Dividend Yield
8.47% (5y avg: 8.72%)
Annual Dividends
0.56 GBp
Next ex. div date
April 9, 2026
Payout Ratio
51.15%
Historical Dividends
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 28.33 GBp |
| Oct. 1, 2026 (estimated) | 0.2803 |
| May 20, 2026 | 28.0500 |
| 2025 | 54.70 GBp |
| Oct. 30, 2025 | 27.3500 |
| May 21, 2025 | 27.3500 |
| 2024 | 53.30 GBp |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | 26.6500 |
| May 22, 2024 | 26.6500 |
| 2023 | 52.00 GBp |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | 26.0000 |
| May 10, 2023 | 26.0000 |
| 2022 | 49.60 GBp |
| Sept. 12, 2022 | 24.8000 |
| May 9, 2022 | 24.8000 |
| 2021 | 48.20 GBp |
| Sept. 3, 2021 | 24.1000 |
| May 18, 2021 | 24.1000 |
| 2020 | 46.80 GBp |
| Sept. 4, 2020 | 23.4000 |
| May 19, 2020 | 23.4000 |
| 2019 | 46.80 GBp |
| Sept. 30, 2019 | 23.4000 |
| May 7, 2019 | 23.4000 |
| 2018 | 47.70 GBp |
| Oct. 1, 2018 | 22.6000 |
| May 4, 2018 | 25.0993 |
| 2017 | 49.00 GBp |
| Oct. 2, 2017 | 25.0993 |
| May 15, 2017 | 23.8994 |
| 2016 | 53.36 GBp |
| Oct. 3, 2016 | 26.6809 |
| May 13, 2016 | 26.6809 |
| 2015 | 53.36 GBp |
| Oct. 1, 2015 | 26.6809 |
| April 27, 2015 | 26.6809 |
| 2014 | 53.36 GBp |
| Oct. 2, 2014 | 26.6809 |
| May 2, 2014 | 26.6809 |
| 2013 | 53.36 GBp |
| Oct. 3, 2013 | 26.6809 |
| May 3, 2013 | 26.6809 |
| 2012 | 41.17 GBp |
| Oct. 4, 2012 | 20.9698 |
| May 8, 2012 | 20.2017 |
| 2011 | 43.55 GBp |
| Oct. 7, 2011 | 21.7763 |
| May 17, 2011 | 21.7763 |
| 2010 | 39.67 GBp |
| Oct. 15, 2010 | 21.7763 |
| April 15, 2010 | 17.8981 |
Yearly aggregated dividends
Dividends
|
Standard Life plc
May 20, 2026 Upcoming
Dividend
28.05 GBp |
|
Standard Life plc
Oct 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
27.35 GBp |
Historical Split Corporate Actions
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2018 | 1.110000 |
| Oct. 25, 2016 | 1.180000 |
| Jan. 30, 2013 | 1.020000 |
| April 4, 2012 | 1.040000 |
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