Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Brunswick Corporation (BC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
13 years
BC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
BC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout32.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR5.6%
5Y CAGR11.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return53.7%
5Y Total Return-2.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,76110Y ago$19,91420Y ago$29,015
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.
BC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
BC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Brunswick Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BC has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.6% and 5-year CAGR of 11.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -2.4%, with dividends contributing 8.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,914 today.
BC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.01
Avg/Payment$0.4005
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.4400 | — | 2.28% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.4400 | ↑ +2.3% | 2.08% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 2.58% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 2.73% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 3.21% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +2.4% | 2.72% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.14% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.15% | Sep 13, 2024 |
BC Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
2.1%
#3 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
13Y
11.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#4 of 5
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DOOOBC Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.88 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $1.72 | 2.4% | 4 | $-2.08 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $1.68 | 5.0% | 4 | $1.93 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 9.6% | 4 | $5.96 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $1.46 | 14.5% | 4 | $9.00 | 16.2% | 6.16x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $1.27 | 28.8% | 4 | $7.57 | 16.8% | 5.94x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.99 | 13.8% | 4 | $4.70 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.87 | 11.5% | 4 | $-1.54 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.78 | 13.9% | 4 | $3.01 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.69 | 11.4% | 4 | $1.62 | 42.3% | 2.36x | 0.9% |
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BC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BC stock.
How much dividend does BC pay per share?
Brunswick Corporation (BC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BC's next ex-dividend date?
BC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BC's dividend safe?
BC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +32.8%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Brunswick Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BC pay dividends?
Brunswick Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BC five years ago would be worth approximately $9,761 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.