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
4.9%
Payout Ratio
92.0%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
92.0% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.3% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$1.91
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout92.0%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout45.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR12.5%
5Y CAGR0.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.5%
Total Shareholder Yield9.4%
1Y Total Return23.3%
5Y Total Return91.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)33.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,17110Y ago$20,06420Y ago$12,373
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 (57 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BP p.l.c. distributes 92.0% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 45.0%, 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 12.5% and 5-year CAGR of 0.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 4.5% buyback yield, 9.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 91.7%, with dividends contributing 33.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,064 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.26
Avg/Payment$0.4131
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.4942 | — | 5.14% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4942 | ↓ -1.0% | 5.32% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4992 | ↑ +5.1% | 5.61% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.4750 | — | 6.38% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.4750 | — | 5.49% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 6.30% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4750 | ↑ +8.9% | 5.36% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.4362 | — | 4.70% | Jun 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Integrated gas and LNG value chain
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#3 of 5
Safety
At Risk
92.0% payout
Streak
4Y
0.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.4%
#3 of 5
Annual Dividend History
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.49 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $1.94 | 6.6% | 4 | $0.02 | 9526.5% | 0.01x | 9.3% |
| 2024 | $1.82 | 9.4% | 4 | $0.14 | 1301.7% | 0.08x | 8.7% |
| 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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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 +4.9%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is BP's dividend safe?
BP's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +92.0% and FCF payout ratio of +45.0%. 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 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 $19,171 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 +9.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.