Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
BBVA Dividend Income Check
Safety
38.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 16.8% and trend is rising.
BBVA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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BBVA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
BBVA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. distributes 38.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBVA has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 29.9% and 5-year CAGR of 36.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBVA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 16.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 349.6%, with dividends contributing 52.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,541 today.
BBVA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026Latest | $0.7084 | ↑ +91.7% | 4.75% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.3695 | ↓ -19.4% | 4.00% | 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 |
BBVA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd | $137.5B | 3.2% | 38.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st | $85.9B | 10.6% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd | $38.9B | 6.4% | 50.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
| $157.7B | 1.4% | 38.7% | 8 | Sustainable | |
| $266.5B | 2.0% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable | |
| $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
BBVA Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.71 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 14.3% |
| 2025 | $0.83 | 10.4% | 2 | $1.69 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 16.8% |
| 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% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
37+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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BBVA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBVA stock.
How much dividend does BBVA pay per share?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.67 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is BBVA's dividend safe?
BBVA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.3% and FCF payout ratio of +27.6%. 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 +36.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BBVA pay dividends?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.67 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
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 $44,958 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 +16.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.