Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.47
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1972 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
71.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
6 years
BMY Dividend Income Check
Safety
71.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
BMY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$2.47
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout42.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return18.7%
5Y Total Return5.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,58810Y ago$10,79720Y ago$35,610
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.
BMY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (55 years of payments)
BMY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company distributes 71.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 42.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BMY has raised its dividend for 6 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: 4.3% dividend yield, 4.3% 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 5.9%, with dividends contributing 17.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,797 today.
BMY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.56
Avg/Payment$0.5780
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | — | 4.19% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $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 |
BMY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#3 of 9
Safety
Watch
71.5% payout
Streak
6Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $116.2B | 4.3% | 71.5% | 6 | Watch |
2nd  PFEPfizer Inc. | $150.4B | 6.5% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $279.5B | 2.9% | 44.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
 ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $364.6B | 3.2% | 2.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
 LLYEli Lilly and Compan… | $933.7B | 0.6% | 26.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 JNJJohnson & Johnson | $543.6B | 2.2% | 84.1% | 36 | Watch |
 AZNAstraZeneca PLC | $281.0B | 1.8% | 49.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  GSKGSK plc | $101.3B | 6.6% | 43.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GILDGilead Sciences, Inc… | $166.3B | 2.3% | 8.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
BMY Annual Dividend History (1972–2026)
55 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $2.48 | 3.3% | 4 | $3.45 | 71.9% | 1.39x | 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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Start ComparisonBMY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BMY stock.
How much dividend does BMY pay per share?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is BMY's dividend safe?
BMY's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.5% and FCF payout ratio of +42.4%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BMY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.47 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 $10,588 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 +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.