About IDS

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Royal Mail shares are highly popular amongst UK investors. Historically the business has been a fairly muted income stock. But with its transition towards parcels over letters, growth has started to creep in. And that has introduced higher volatility to the Royal Mail share price.

    Given the rise of e-commerce, Royal Mail may be in a favourable position to capitalise on these industry trends. However, the high level of competition exposes investors to risks that need to be considered.

    Yes. Royal Mail shares pay a cash dividend at an average 33% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but resumed in 2021.

    Royal Mail shares pay out a dividend twice a year in July and December.

    Royal Mail shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.

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