Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.24
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
32.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
BAH Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.4% 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 Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$2.24
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR12.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.4%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return-20.1%
5Y Total Return11.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,19010Y ago$29,86720Y ago$54,759
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
Get BAH's next ex-dividend date and payout in your inbox
Monthly dividend calendar — upcoming ex-dates for stocks you follow.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation distributes 32.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate 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: 2.9% dividend yield, 6.4% buyback yield, 9.3% 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 11.9%, with dividends contributing 12.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,867 today.
BAH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.98
Avg/Payment$0.4990
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026Latest | $0.5900 | — | 3.00% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.5900 | — | 2.95% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $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 |
BAH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
32.4% payout
Streak
10Y
12.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd BAHBooz Allen Hamilton … | $9.3B | 2.9% | 32.4% | 10 | Sustainable |
 SAICScience Applications… | $5.6B | 1.1% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc… | $16.1B | 1.2% | 14.5% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  ACNAccenture plc | $113.9B | 3.1% | 48.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 MMSMaximus, Inc. | $2.9B | 2.1% | 21.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $123.6B | 2.5% | 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 | $1.77 | — | 3 | $6.91 | 25.6% | 3.90x | 2.1% |
| 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% |
Consensus & Technical Research Suite
Open BAH TerminalBAH Chart Terminal
Live VCP patterns, Cup & Handle overlays, support/resistance, and AI trade plans.
Launch Terminal
Live Breakouts Feed
High-probability breakout stocks crossing their pivot across 5 pattern engines.
Explore Setups
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Check Valuation
Historical Returns
14+ years return with dividends reinvested.
Calculate
Peer Comparison
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Compare
BAH — 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 $2.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is BAH's dividend safe?
BAH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.4% and FCF payout ratio of +24.1%. 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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.24 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 $11,190 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 +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.