Murray Income Trust PLC (MUT) has announced its first, second, and third interim dividends for the financial year ending 30 June 2027, each set at 10.0 pence per ordinary share, totalling 30.0 pence. This compares with 9.50 pence per interim dividend, totalling 28.50 pence, declared for the equivalent period in 2026, representing a year-on-year increase. The announcement sets out full payment schedules across three tranches running from December 2026 to June 2027, with a fourth interim dividend expected in August 2027. Income-focused investors may note the progressive dividend trajectory as a key signal from the trust's board.

Key Points

  • Murray Income Trust PLC (MUT) — a UK-listed investment trust managed by NSM Funds (UK) Limited
  • Three interim dividends of 10.0p each declared, totalling 30.0p for the year to 30 June 2027
  • First interim payment date: 17 December 2026; ex-dividend date 19 November 2026
  • Investors should watch for the fourth interim dividend announcement expected in August 2027

Murray Income Trust Raises Interim Dividends to 10.0p Per Share, Up from 9.50p in 2026

Murray Income Trust PLC has declared each of its first three interim dividends for the year to 30 June 2027 at 10.0 pence per ordinary share. The combined total of 30.0 pence compares with the equivalent prior-year figure of 28.50 pence — three payments of 9.50 pence each — indicating an increase on the same stage last year. The trust, which focuses on delivering income to shareholders, is managed by NSM Funds (UK) Limited, with Toby Nash and Brian Smith listed as contacts for further information. The announcement was made on 5 November 2026 via the Regulatory News Service.

Payment Schedule: First Interim Dividend Ex-Date Set for 19 November 2026

The first interim dividend carries an ex-dividend date of 19 November 2026 and a record date of 20 November 2026, with payment due on 17 December 2026. The final date for participation in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) for the first tranche is 27 November 2026. The second interim payment falls ex-dividend on 18 February 2027, with payment on 18 March 2027. The third interim dividend goes ex-dividend on 20 May 2027, with payment scheduled for 17 June 2027. All three tranches carry equal weighting at 10.0 pence per ordinary share.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan Available Through MUFG Corporate Markets Registrar

Shareholders wishing to reinvest their dividends may do so through Murray Income Trust's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, administered by registrar MUFG Corporate Markets. The trust's announcement directs investors to the MUFG Corporate Markets investor centre website for further details on DRIP participation. Each of the three interim dividends carries a specific DRIP deadline, the earliest being 27 November 2026 for the first interim. Investors should note these cut-off dates carefully if they wish to elect for reinvestment rather than a cash payment for each respective tranche.

Fourth Interim Dividend Expected in August 2027 to Complete the Full-Year Distribution

Murray Income Trust has indicated that its fourth and final interim dividend for the year ending 30 June 2027 is expected to be announced in August 2027. The trust has not disclosed the anticipated level of that fourth payment in the current announcement. If the progressive pattern seen in prior years continues, income investors may regard the full-year total as an important benchmark for the trust's distribution policy. Investors monitoring MUT's income credentials will likely await August 2027's announcement to assess the complete dividend for the financial year.