Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.91
BP p.l.c. (BP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
92.2%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
4 years
BP Dividend Income Check
Safety
92.2% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.4% and trend is rising.
BP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$1.91
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout92.2%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout43.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR12.6%
5Y CAGR0.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield7.8%
1Y Total Return66.1%
5Y Total Return104.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)30.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,45410Y ago$20,71620Y ago$11,748
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.
BP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
BP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BP p.l.c. distributes 92.2% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BP has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.6% and 5-year CAGR of 0.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 7.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 104.5%, with dividends contributing 30.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,716 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
BP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.45
Avg/Payment$0.4226
Latest Change-1.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.4900 | ↓ -1.8% | 4.28% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.4992 | — | 5.17% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4992 | — | 5.33% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4992 | ↑ +5.1% | 5.62% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.4750 | — | 6.40% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.4750 | ↓ -1.0% | 5.49% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4800 | ↑ +1.1% | 6.33% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4750 | ↑ +8.9% | 5.36% | Sep 20, 2024 |
BP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#1 of 9
Safety
At Risk
92.2% payout
Streak
4Y
0.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.8%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st BPBP p.l.c. | $121.4B | 4.1% | 92.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 XOMExxon Mobil Corporat… | $656.4B | 2.6% | 59.7% | 26 | Sustainable |
 CVXChevron Corporation | $384.4B | 3.6% | 1.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
 SHELShell plc | $253.9B | 3.2% | 47.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  TTETotalEnergies SE | $208.4B | 4.1% | 64.4% | 2 | Watch |
3rd  EEni S.p.A. | $83.1B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 COPConocoPhillips | $150.3B | 2.6% | 50.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $75.4B | 2.8% | 43.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $31.7B | 1.9% | 23.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
BP Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.99 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2025 | $1.95 | 6.6% | 4 | $0.02 | 9551.0% | 0.01x | 9.4% |
| 2024 | $1.83 | 9.7% | 4 | $0.14 | 1305.3% | 0.08x | 8.8% |
| 2023 | $1.67 | 21.9% | 4 | $5.15 | 32.3% | 3.09x | 8.0% |
| 2022 | $1.37 | 6.3% | 4 | $-0.79 | — | — | 6.6% |
| 2021 | $1.29 | -31.6% | 4 | $2.24 | 57.4% | 1.74x | 6.2% |
| 2020 | $1.88 | -23.6% | 4 | $-6.03 | — | — | 9.0% |
| 2019 | $2.46 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.18 | 208.5% | 0.48x | 11.8% |
| 2018 | $2.42 | 1.7% | 4 | $2.80 | 86.4% | 1.16x | 11.6% |
| 2017 | $2.38 | -0.4% | 4 | $1.03 | 231.1% | 0.43x | 11.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BP stock.
How much dividend does BP pay per share?
BP p.l.c. (BP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.91 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BP's next ex-dividend date?
BP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BP's dividend safe?
BP's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +92.2% and FCF payout ratio of +43.7%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, BP p.l.c. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does BP pay dividends?
BP p.l.c. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.91 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BP five years ago would be worth approximately $20,454 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.