European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT.LSE) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

GBX224.97
-GBX2.53-1.11%Thursday 00:00
Dividend Yield
5.56%
Dividend amount
GBX2.81
Last ex-date
Jul 30, 2026
Last pay date
Sep 4, 2026

Summary

European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT.LSE). Dividend Frequency: quarterly. The latest recorded dividend from European Smaller Companies Trust was GBX2.81 per share. Last ex-date: July 30, 2026. The last dividend payment from European Smaller Companies Trust was made on September 4, 2026. The next dividend payment from European Smaller Companies Trust is scheduled for November 27, 2026. Next dividend amount: GBX3.16. The current dividend yield of European Smaller Companies Trust is 5.56%.

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Past

Historical totals include confirmed records only, using payment dates where available and ex-dates otherwise. Rows marked as ex-dates do not confirm payment.

DateAmountChange
· YTDGBX8.43
-
Sep 4, 2026
GBX2.81
-
May 29, 2026
GBX2.81
-
Feb 27, 2026
GBX2.81
-18.55%
GBX4.90
+2.08%
Oct 8, 2025
GBX3.45
+137.93%
May 2, 2025
GBX1.45
-56.72%
GBX4.80
+2.13%
Nov 29, 2024
GBX3.35
+131.03%
May 3, 2024
GBX1.45
-55.38%
GBX4.70
+8.05%
Dec 1, 2023
GBX3.25
+124.14%
Apr 28, 2023
GBX1.45
-53.23%
GBX4.35
+39.2%
Dec 2, 2022
GBX3.10
+148%
Apr 29, 2022
GBX1.25
-40.48%
GBX3.13
+13.64%
Dec 3, 2021
GBX2.10
+104.88%
Apr 23, 2021
GBX1.03
-42.25%
GBX2.75
-
Nov 27, 2020
GBX1.78
+82.05%
Apr 17, 2020
GBX0.98
-46.21%
GBX2.75
+15.79%
Nov 29, 2019
GBX1.81
+93.33%
Apr 12, 2019
GBX0.94
-46.43%
GBX2.38
+31.03%
Nov 30, 2018
GBX1.75
+180%
Apr 13, 2018
GBX0.63
-56.52%
GBX1.81
+26.09%
Nov 30, 2017
GBX0.38
-66.67%
10Y Growth
24.11%
5Y Growth
24.66%
3Y Growth
22.82%
1Y Growth
2.18%

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FAQs

How much dividend does European Smaller Companies Trust pay?▼
Based on the current price and yield, the annualized dividend estimate for European Smaller Companies Trust is GBX12.50 per share.
What is the dividend yield of European Smaller Companies Trust?▼
The current dividend yield of European Smaller Companies Trust is 5.56%.
When does European Smaller Companies Trust pay dividends?▼
Dividend Frequency: quarterly. The next dividend payment from European Smaller Companies Trust is scheduled for November 27, 2026.
When is the next dividend from European Smaller Companies Trust?▼
The next dividend payment from European Smaller Companies Trust is scheduled for November 27, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of European Smaller Companies Trust?▼
European Smaller Companies Trust has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with 5-year dividend growth of 24.66%.
What is the dividend of European Smaller Companies Trust?▼
The latest recorded dividend from European Smaller Companies Trust was GBX2.81 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of European Smaller Companies Trust to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from European Smaller Companies Trust, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of July 30, 2026.
When did European Smaller Companies Trust pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from European Smaller Companies Trust was made on September 4, 2026.
What was the dividend of European Smaller Companies Trust in 2025?▼
European Smaller Companies Trust has recorded dividends totaling GBX4.90 per share for 2025.
In which currency is the dividend history shown?▼
Dividend history amounts are shown in GBX.