Games Workshop raises first 2027 dividend, shares in focus on FTSE 250 income theme

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 16:42.

Games Workshop (GB0003718474) has confirmed a higher first dividend for its 2027 financial year, signaling confidence in its cash generation as the FTSE 250 constituent remains a favored income name in London trade. The Nottingham-based group declared 90 pence per share, up 5.9 percent from the prior year, according to an update cited by London market data services.

Dividend increase underlines steady cash returns

The new 90 pence first dividend compares with 85 pence paid a year earlier, reflecting the board’s policy of distributing surplus cash as conditions allow. The payment is scheduled for August 7, with the shares trading ex-dividend on July 2, giving investors a clear timeline for the next cash return.

Games Workshop has built a consistent record of special and supplementary dividends alongside its regular payouts, which has helped position the company as a notable income stock within the UK mid-cap universe. The group’s disciplined capital allocation is watched closely by London-based fund managers, who often benchmark its yield profile against other consumer and leisure names such as Relx or Flutter Entertainment.

Guidance points to modest profit growth

Alongside the dividend disclosure, Games Workshop recently guided full-year 2026 pretax profit to not less than GBP 265 million, compared with GBP 262.8 million reported for the prior financial year, indicating a modest 0.8 percent increase. Core revenue is expected to rise around 11 percent to GBP 625 million from GBP 565 million, highlighting solid demand for its tabletop gaming products.

The company sees licensing revenue at roughly GBP 30 million versus GBP 52.5 million a year earlier, reflecting a normalization after a particularly strong prior-period performance. Analysts note that the mix shift toward core sales underscores the underlying health of the Warhammer ecosystem even as licensing flows moderate from elevated levels, according to recent commentary on UK mid-cap consumer stocks from London brokers. SharePrices coverage of the latest Games Workshop update places the guidance in the context of the broader UK retail and leisure segment.

The product universe behind the dividend

Games Workshop generates the bulk of its revenue from its Warhammer franchises, notably Warhammer 40,000, which combine plastic miniatures, rulebooks and associated hobby supplies sold through its own stores, independent retailers and online channels. The company also licenses its intellectual property to video game studios and media partners, creating additional royalty streams.

Where the Games Workshop shares trade today

The Games Workshop shares (GB0003718474) trade on the London Stock Exchange at around 9,300 pence as of 2026-06-22, 15:30 London time, according to recent quote data from UK equity platforms, with the stock classified in the FTSE 250 index and quoted in British pounds.

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