# Burford Capital Limited (BUR): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment provides capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process from before filing to after a final judgment has been entered; and to a law firm that has agreed to take a case on a contingent fee or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client. This segment also offers legal risk management and adv...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $3.35 USD |
| Market Cap | $734.5M |
| P/E (TTM) | 15.20 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.22 |
| 52-Week Range | $2.86 – $11.35 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.74% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.74% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.13 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.13 /share |
| Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 2 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | -0.2% / 0.5% / 8.4% / 1.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | -156.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -26.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | -156.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -26.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | $0.0625 | 2026-06-12 |
| 2025-10-31 | $0.0625 | 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-05-23 | $0.0626 | 2025-06-13 |
| 2024-11-01 | $0.0626 | 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | $0.0623 | 2024-06-14 |
| 2023-11-09 | $0.0613 | 2023-12-07 |
| 2023-05-25 | $0.0616 | 2023-06-16 |
| 2022-11-03 | $0.0625 | 2022-12-01 |
| 2022-05-26 | $0.0625 | 2022-06-17 |
| 2021-11-11 | $0.0625 | 2021-12-02 |
| 2021-05-27 | $0.1250 | 2021-06-18 |
| 2019-11-14 | $0.0417 | 2019-12-05 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Burford Capital Limited do?

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is BUR's market cap?

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a market capitalization of approximately $734.5 million, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does BUR pay a dividend?

Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.74%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does BUR pay dividends?

Burford Capital Limited pays dividends semi-annually. The forward annual rate is $0.13 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is BUR's payout ratio?

Burford Capital Limited's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bur/peers

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