Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
BBU Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is rising.
BBU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout4.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR3.1%
5Y CAGR9.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.8%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return25.3%
5Y Total Return20.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,03610Y ago$24,25220Y ago$20,822
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.
BBU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
BBU Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBU does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.1% and 5-year CAGR of 9.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 1.8% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 20.4%, with dividends contributing 4.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,252 today.
BBU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.16
Avg/Payment$0.0581
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026Latest | $0.0625 | — | 81.06% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 71.82% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 92.90% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 99.56% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 99.88% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0625 | — | 94.55% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.0625 | — | 1.23% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.0625 | — | 1.38% | Jun 28, 2024 |
BBU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#6 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
9.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBUBrookfield Business … | $2.8B | 2.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  BXBlackstone Inc. | $97.0B | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KKRKKR & Co. Inc. | $86.5B | 0.8% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 APOApollo Global Manage… | $79.3B | 1.6% | 29.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CGThe Carlyle Group In… | $16.2B | 3.0% | 62.5% | 0 | Watch |
1st  TPGTPG Inc. | $16.1B | 19.1% | 6.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  ARESAres Management Corp… | $42.5B | 6.2% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 EFXEquifax Inc. | $18.6B | 1.2% | 35.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NXSTNexstar Media Group,… | $5.0B | 3.4% | 1.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
BBU Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.31 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.50 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $0.25 | 9.7% | 4 | $6.47 | 3.9% | 25.88x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.23 | 40.9% | 4 | $4.71 | 4.8% | 20.66x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $27.50 | 0.6% | 170.02x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.23 | 2.2% | 44.70x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.90 | 2.7% | 36.48x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.57 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 46.5% | 4 | $-1.04 | — | — | 0.7% |
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BBU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBU stock.
How much dividend does BBU pay per share?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BBU's next ex-dividend date?
BBU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBU typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BBU's dividend safe?
BBU's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +4.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BBU increased its dividend?
BBU has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.1%.
How often does BBU pay dividends?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.61 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBU five years ago would be worth approximately $12,036 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.