Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.52
BHP Group Limited (BHP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
70.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
BHP Dividend Income Check
Safety
70.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is flat.
BHP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$2.52
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout70.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout30.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-30.3%
5Y CAGR0.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return68.4%
5Y Total Return44.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,47710Y ago$45,34420Y ago$31,948
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.
BHP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
BHP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BHP Group Limited distributes 70.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BHP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -30.3% and 5-year CAGR of 0.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BHP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 44.8%, with dividends contributing 29.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,344 today.
BHP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$32.37
Avg/Payment$1.6187
Latest Change+21.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $1.4600 | ↑ +21.7% | 3.70% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.2000 | ↑ +20.0% | 4.04% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.0000 | ↓ -32.4% | 4.94% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $1.4800 | ↑ +2.8% | 5.52% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.4400 | ↓ -9.1% | 5.23% | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.5850 | ↓ -11.2% | 6.08% | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.7850 | ↓ -48.8% | 8.68% | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $3.4850 | ↑ +16.2% | 13.00% | Sep 22, 2022 |
BHP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#3 of 8
Safety
Watch
70.9% payout
Streak
0Y
0.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd BHPBHP Group Limited | $201.2B | 3.2% | 70.9% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  RIORio Tinto Group | $200.6B | 4.3% | 60.8% | 1 | Watch |
1st  VALEVale S.A. | $69.5B | 5.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc… | $82.9B | 1.0% | 39.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
 SCCOSouthern Copper Corp… | $141.3B | 1.7% | 57.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AAAlcoa Corporation | $16.3B | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $120.8B | 0.9% | 15.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $89.2B | 0.8% | 16.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
BHP Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.46 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $2.20 | -24.7% | 2 | $3.56 | 61.8% | 1.62x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $2.92 | -13.4% | 2 | $3.12 | 93.6% | 1.07x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $3.37 | -48.0% | 2 | $5.10 | 66.1% | 1.51x | 5.6% |
| 2022 | $6.48 | 7.7% | 2 | $7.98 | 81.3% | 1.23x | 10.8% |
| 2021 | $6.02 | 181.2% | 2 | $4.56 | 132.0% | 0.76x | 10.0% |
| 2020 | $2.14 | -48.9% | 2 | $3.10 | 69.1% | 1.45x | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $4.19 | 99.2% | 3 | $3.32 | 126.3% | 0.79x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $2.11 | 42.2% | 2 | $2.48 | 84.9% | 1.18x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.48 | 176.7% | 2 | $2.38 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 2.5% |
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Start ComparisonBHP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BHP stock.
How much dividend does BHP pay per share?
BHP Group Limited (BHP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BHP's next ex-dividend date?
BHP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BHP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BHP's dividend safe?
BHP's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +70.9% and FCF payout ratio of +30.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BHP increased its dividend?
BHP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.5%.
How often does BHP pay dividends?
BHP Group Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BHP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BHP five years ago would be worth approximately $14,477 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BHP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BHP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% 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.