Key Highlights

  • The AUD 0.630 per-security final distribution is scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 12-Oct 2026.
  • The payment is 100% franked and is scheduled for 05-Nov-26.
  • At the stated price of AUD 45.39, the current Dividend data indicates a Yield of 1.39% for this distribution.
  • The current dividend timetable lists a 63-cent fully franked final dividend, scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 12 October and be paid on 5 November.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Ltd (ASX:SOL) is approaching an important income date, with its final distribution due to trade ex-dividend on 12-Oct 2026. The payment is AUD 0.630 per security, carries 100% franking and is scheduled to reach eligible holders on 05-Nov-26. At the quoted price of AUD 45.39, the current dividend data places the indicated yield at 1.39%. For income-focused investors, the calendar is only one part of the picture: the sustainability of future distributions ultimately depends on the Economics of the underlying diversified Investment company.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson is a long-established Australian investment company with exposure to listed equities, private markets, Credit and other assets. Its approach is built around long-duration Capital allocation rather than a single operating business.

Soul Patts’ 63-Cent Final Dividend Joins the October Calendar

The current dividend timetable lists a 63-cent fully franked final dividend, scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 12 October and be paid on 5 November. At the stated AUD 45.39 share price, the indicated yield for this distribution is 1.39%. For SOL, that makes the coming ex-date relevant for shareholders considering the timing of the final payment, while the broader investment case still rests on the company’s operating or portfolio performance. For SOL, an ex-dividend date determines entitlement mechanics; it does not by itself indicate whether the next distribution will be higher, lower or unchanged.

Diversification Shapes the Earnings and Income Profile

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Ltd operates as a diversified investment company. For SOL, the income profile therefore needs to be assessed using measures appropriate to that structure rather than the dividend percentage in isolation. Viewed specifically for SOL, for an operating company, those measures can include earnings, margins, Cash Flow and balance-sheet capacity. Viewed specifically for SOL, for an investment company, NTA, portfolio returns, profit reserves and franking balances can be more informative. Viewed specifically for SOL, for a hybrid security, the contractual terms, issuer discretion and regulatory capital conditions become especially important.

Long-Term Capital Allocation Remains the Core Test

Franking is another element of the October payment. For SOL, the stated 100% franking level affects the tax composition of the distribution for eligible Australian investors, although the value of franking credits depends on individual circumstances. The cash amount remains AUD 0.630 per security. For SOL, investors comparing income opportunities may therefore want to separate the cash yield from any potential tax benefit and avoid treating the two as interchangeable.

What to Watch in Soul Patts’ Portfolio

Soul Patts investors can focus on portfolio valuation, investment realisations, cash generation and the board’s capital-allocation decisions. Diversification can reduce dependence on one asset, but the timing of realised gains and income from investees still influences distributable earnings.

For SOL holders, a: The ex-dividend date in the current dividend timetable is 12-Oct 2026.