--- title: "Seplat Energy Announces Interim and Special Dividends for Q1 2026" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284705985.md" description: "Seplat Energy has declared an interim dividend of 5 US cents and a special dividend of 4 US cents per share for Q1 2026, payable to shareholders on June 19, 2026. This decision reflects the company's ongoing capital return strategy, appealing to income-focused investors. The dividends will be paid in naira or US dollars, depending on the shareholders' listing venue. The latest analyst rating for Seplat stock is a Buy, with a price target of £655.00, supported by strong financial performance despite some revenue challenges." datetime: "2026-04-30T06:15:05.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/284705985.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284705985.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/284705985.md) --- # Seplat Energy Announces Interim and Special Dividends for Q1 2026 ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks An announcement from SEPLAT Petroleum Development ( (GB:SEPL) ) is now available. Seplat Energy has declared an interim dividend of 5 US cents and a special dividend of 4 US cents per ordinary share for the period ended March 31, 2026, payable to shareholders on the register as of June 5, 2026. The move underlines the company’s continued capital return strategy and may appeal to income-focused investors amid Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape. The dividend will be paid in naira or US dollars depending on shareholders’ listing venue and the presence of a valid capital importation certificate, with currency elections managed through Datamax Registrars. Key dates include a June 4, 2026 FX rate determination and LSE ex-dividend date, register closure on June 8, and electronic payment targeted on or around June 19, contingent on completed e-dividend mandates. The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SEPL) stock is a Buy with a £655.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SEPLAT Petroleum Development stock, see the GB:SEPL Stock Forecast page. **Spark’s Take on SEPL Stock** According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SEPL is a Outperform. The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance supported by strong 2025 cash generation, but tempered by the sharp 2025 revenue drop and net margin compression. Technicals add support with a strong uptrend and positive momentum, while valuation appears reasonable with a moderate dividend yield. To see Spark’s full report on SEPL stock, click here. **More about SEPLAT Petroleum Development** Seplat Energy Plc is a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on oil and gas exploration and production, serving both local and international investors through its dual listing and dollar- and naira-denominated shareholder returns. **Average Trading Volume:** 1,548,789 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy **Current Market Cap:** £3.43B See more data about SEPL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [SEA.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SEA.UK.md) - [SQZ.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SQZ.UK.md) ## Related News & Research - [UK REEVES REFORMS TAX ON FOREIGN OIL AND GAS FIRMS](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287213345.md) - [US selling oil to China 'wouldn't be great' for the American consumer: Expert](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286733695.md) - [UK FINANCE MINISTER REEVES ON ENERGY: ESTABLISHING A 350-MILLION-POUND CRITICAL CHEMICAL RESILIENCE FUND](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287212601.md) - [3 energy stocks that are quietly becoming the trades of the year](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286790976.md) - [ONWARD Medical to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on May 26, 2026 | ONWRY Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286858298.md)