Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.09
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
28.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
BAH Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
BAH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$2.09
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout37.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR12.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.2%
Total Shareholder Yield9.0%
1Y Total Return-35.8%
5Y Total Return2.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,27010Y ago$32,78420Y ago$53,867
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BAH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
BAH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation distributes 28.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BAH has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BAH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 6.2% buyback yield, 9.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 2.7%, with dividends contributing 11.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,784 today.
BAH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.54
Avg/Payment$0.4770
Latest Change+7.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.5900 | ↑ +7.3% | 2.82% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 2.65% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 2.00% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 2.11% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5500 | ↑ +7.8% | 1.77% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 1.37% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 1.35% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 1.30% | Jun 28, 2024 |
BAH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
28.7% payout
Streak
10Y
12.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.0%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd BAHBooz Allen Hamilton … | $13.0B | 2.7% | 28.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
 SAICScience Applications… | $4.2B | 1.6% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc… | $16.5B | 1.2% | 14.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  ACNAccenture plc | $112.2B | 3.2% | 48.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 MMSMaximus, Inc. | $3.6B | 1.8% | 21.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $118.1B | 2.6% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
BAH Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $2.20 | 7.8% | 4 | $7.25 | 30.3% | 3.30x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $2.04 | 8.5% | 4 | $4.59 | 44.4% | 2.25x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $1.88 | 9.3% | 4 | $2.03 | 92.6% | 1.08x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $1.72 | 16.2% | 4 | $3.44 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 19.4% | 4 | $4.37 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $1.24 | 29.2% | 4 | $3.41 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 26.3% | 4 | $2.91 | 33.0% | 3.03x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.76 | 11.8% | 4 | $2.05 | 37.1% | 2.70x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.68 | 13.3% | 4 | $1.67 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonBAH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BAH stock.
How much dividend does BAH pay per share?
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BAH's next ex-dividend date?
BAH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BAH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BAH's dividend safe?
BAH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.7% and FCF payout ratio of +37.9%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BAH a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BAH pay dividends?
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BAH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BAH five years ago would be worth approximately $10,270 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BAH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BAH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.