What is HSL.L's market cap?

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (HSL.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $53.49 billion, as of August 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does HSL.L pay a dividend?

Yes — The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (HSL.L) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.86%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

HSL.L

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc

LSE·Asset Management · Financial Services

GBX 979.00GBX 1.00−0.10%

Market capGBX 53.49B·Market closed·Aug 26 3:35 PM UTC

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GBX 979.00−GBX 1.00 (−0.10%)today

−27.48%CAGR −6.23%

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Jan 1, 1985Aug 27, 2021 → Aug 26, 2026· 5.0 yrsAug 26, 2026

Key Metrics

DividendDividend Tab

Dividend Yield (FWD)1.53%

Annual Dividend (FWD)GBX 15.00

Dividend Growth (5Y)+1.4%

Dividend Safety—

Payout Ratio26,946.4%

FCF Payout Ratio10,393.3%

Most Recent DividendGBX 7.50

Ex-Dividend DateMar 12

Payment DateMar 27

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P/E Ratio (FWD)—

EPS Growth (1Y)—

EPS Growth (3Y)—

EPS Growth (5Y)−14.6%

Next Earnings DateJan 27

Last Report DateJan 27

Reported vs EstimateGBX 0.36

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FinancialsFinancials Tab

Revenue£59.90M

Net Income£53.65M

Net Margin89.6%

Operating Cash Flow£15.74M

Capital Expenditures£0.00

Free Cash Flow£15.74M

Return on Equity9.6%

Return on Invested Capital5.2%

Net Debt£56.79M

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About The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc functions as a closed-ended equity fund, established and managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited, with co-management responsibilities also shared by Henderson Global Investors Limited. This trust primarily seeks to allocate capital to growth-oriented small-capitalization companies operating across various sectors within the United Kingdom's public equity markets. Its portfolio is meticulously constructed using a bottom-up fundamental analysis, focusing on key aspects like management effectiveness, financial robustness, balance sheet…

CEO: Neil Martin Hermon
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: LSE
Employees: 0
Website: www.janushenderson.com/en-us

Peers

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ESCT.L

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC

Cap

GBX 66.2B

THRG.L

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc

Cap

GBX 41.4B

JEDT.L

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc

Cap

GBX 57.7B

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Frequently Asked Questions About HSL.L

What does The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc do?: The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (HSL.L) 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 HSL.L's market cap?: The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (HSL.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $53.49 billion, as of August 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does HSL.L pay a dividend?: Yes — The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (HSL.L) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.86%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.