Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.40
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$2.40
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout31.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return8.8%
5Y Total Return19.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,97310Y ago$13,24420Y ago$41,177
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 (55 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BMY has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BMY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 19.7%, with dividends contributing 18.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,244 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.42
Avg/Payment$0.5710
Latest Change+1.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | ↑ +1.6% | 4.66% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 5.46% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 5.24% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 4.41% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.6200 | ↑ +3.3% | 4.28% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 4.45% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 5.98% | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 4.55% | May 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Large diversified branded pharma
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
5Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#1 of 4
Annual Dividend History
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $2.48 | 3.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 5.3% | 4 | $-4.41 | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $2.28 | 5.6% | 4 | $3.86 | 59.1% | 1.69x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $2.16 | 46.9% | 4 | $2.95 | 73.2% | 1.37x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $1.47 | -35.8% | 3 | $3.12 | 47.1% | 2.12x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $2.29 | 39.6% | 5 | $-3.98 | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.64 | 2.5% | 4 | $2.01 | 81.6% | 1.23x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $1.60 | 2.6% | 4 | $3.03 | 52.8% | 1.89x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $1.56 | 36.8% | 4 | $0.61 | 255.7% | 0.39x | 2.5% |
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How much dividend does BMY pay per share?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BMY's next ex-dividend date?
BMY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BMY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BMY's dividend safe?
BMY's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +31.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BMY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does BMY pay dividends?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 54+ years from 1972 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BMY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BMY five years ago would be worth approximately $11,973 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BMY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BMY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.