Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
Barclays PLC (BCS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
30.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
30.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR10.3%
5Y CAGR6.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.9%
Total Shareholder Yield13.2%
1Y Total Return57.9%
5Y Total Return192.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$29,19910Y ago$29,25020Y ago$7,780
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Barclays PLC distributes 30.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BCS has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.3% and 5-year CAGR of 6.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BCS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 9.9% buyback yield, 13.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 192.0%, with dividends contributing 21.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,250 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.33
Avg/Payment$0.1666
Latest Change+84.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.2989 | ↑ +84.3% | 1.77% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.1621 | ↓ -40.8% | 2.19% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2737 | ↑ +83.9% | 2.67% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.1489 | ↓ -44.3% | 3.50% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.2671 | ↑ +91.1% | 4.79% | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.1398 | ↓ -42.6% | 5.11% | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.2435 | ↑ +125.5% | 4.23% | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.1080 | ↓ -50.2% | 3.85% | Sep 16, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: European universal banks
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
30.8% payout
Streak
5Y
6.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.2%
#1 of 5
Annual Dividend History
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2025 | $0.44 | 4.8% | 2 | $1.64 | 26.6% | 3.76x | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $0.42 | 8.5% | 2 | $1.40 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $0.38 | 17.9% | 2 | $1.08 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $0.33 | 96.1% | 2 | $1.20 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.17 | -46.9% | 2 | $1.44 | 11.5% | 8.69x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.31 | -11.9% | 1 | $0.34 | 91.8% | 1.09x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $0.35 | 46.3% | 2 | $0.56 | 63.2% | 1.58x | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 59.5% | 2 | $0.37 | 65.4% | 1.53x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.15 | -38.8% | 2 | $-0.40 | — | — | 2.0% |
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How much dividend does BCS pay per share?
Barclays PLC (BCS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BCS's next ex-dividend date?
BCS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BCS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BCS's dividend safe?
BCS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BCS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Barclays PLC is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BCS pay dividends?
Barclays PLC pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.61 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BCS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BCS five years ago would be worth approximately $29,199 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BCS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BCS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.