Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
38.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
38.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 15.3% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout38.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout127.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR26.1%
5Y CAGR34.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)15.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return80.6%
5Y Total Return362.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)46.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$46,27410Y ago$42,81820Y ago$16,841
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BBVA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. distributes 38.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 127.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBVA has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.1% and 5-year CAGR of 34.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBVA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.5% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 15.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 362.7%, with dividends contributing 46.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,818 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.83
Avg/Payment$0.1915
Latest Change-34.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025Latest | $0.2993 | ↓ -34.7% | 3.66% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.4584 | ↑ +41.3% | 6.21% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | $0.3244 | ↓ -23.7% | 7.39% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | $0.4253 | ↑ +151.0% | 5.16% | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.1695 | ↓ -49.2% | 6.29% | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | $0.3333 | ↑ +185.4% | 6.58% | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | $0.1168 | ↓ -55.3% | 8.38% | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Apr 6, 2022 | $0.2611 | ↑ +181.5% | 6.71% | Apr 25, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: European universal banks
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
38.9% payout
Streak
4Y
34.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#5 of 5
Annual Dividend History
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.76 | 1.1% | 2 | — | — | — | 15.3% |
| 2024 | $0.75 | 49.1% | 2 | $1.68 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 15.2% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | 33.1% | 2 | $1.29 | 39.0% | 2.57x | 10.2% |
| 2022 | $0.38 | 130.2% | 2 | $0.98 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 7.6% |
| 2021 | $0.16 | -5.1% | 2 | $0.67 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $0.17 | -40.8% | 1 | $0.14 | 123.5% | 0.81x | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $0.29 | -3.1% | 2 | $0.47 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 5.9% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | -8.8% | 2 | $0.76 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 6.1% |
| 2017 | $0.33 | -19.5% | 3 | $0.46 | 71.9% | 1.39x | 6.7% |
| 2016 | $0.41 | 30.6% | 4 | $0.50 | 82.2% | 1.22x | 8.3% |
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How much dividend does BBVA pay per share?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BBVA's next ex-dividend date?
BBVA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBVA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BBVA's dividend safe?
BBVA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.9% and FCF payout ratio of +127.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BBVA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +34.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BBVA pay dividends?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1989 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBVA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBVA five years ago would be worth approximately $46,274 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBVA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBVA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +15.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.