Company summary
Investec is a specialist banking and wealth-management group serving private, corporate and institutional clients. Its main operations are in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
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Investec
Financial Services
- Index
- FTSE 100
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Private banking, corporate and institutional banking, lending, deposits, investment banking, wealth and investment management and specialist finance.
Key markets
The United Kingdom and South Africa are the core markets, serving affluent individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and institutional investors.
Key drivers
Loan growth, net interest margins, wealth-management assets, fee income, credit quality, South African and UK economic conditions, capital efficiency and shareholder returns.
Key risks
Credit losses, economic downturns, interest-rate changes, currency volatility, regulatory capital requirements, market risk and exposure to South African political and economic conditions.
Recent Developments
May 2026: full-year results reported adjusted earnings per share of 82.9p and return on equity of 13.6%. The final dividend was raised to 21.0p, taking the annual distribution to 38.5p and a payout ratio of 46.4%.
Dividend notes
Targets a payout ratio of 35-50% of adjusted earnings. FY2026 total dividend is 38.5p. The 21.0p final dividend is payable on 15 September 2026 to shareholders registered by 21 August; the interim dividend was 17.5p.
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