Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.63
Berry Corporation (BRY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
19.5%
Payout Ratio
2.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
2.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield19.5%
Trailing DPS$0.63
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout94.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-55.3%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield21.6%
1Y Total Return-17.0%
5Y Total Return32.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)65.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,20410Y ago$72,800,01520Y ago$72,799,777
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 (8 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Berry Corporation distributes 2.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 94.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BRY does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -55.3% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BRY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 19.5% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 21.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 32.0%, with dividends contributing 65.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $72,800,015 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.17
Avg/Payment$0.1585
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025Latest | $0.0300 | — | 3.53% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 4.26% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 9.52% | May 29, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 10.48% | May 29, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.0300 | ↓ -82.4% | 13.55% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +41.7% | 12.20% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.1200 | ↓ -53.8% | 10.08% | May 24, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2600 | ↑ +23.8% | 10.12% | Mar 25, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: U.S. conventional mature field operators
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
19.5%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.5% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
21.6%
#2 of 9
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Annual Dividend History
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.12 | -79.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.58 | -40.2% | 4 | $0.25 | 232.0% | 0.43x | 15.9% |
| 2023 | $0.97 | -27.6% | 4 | $0.48 | 202.1% | 0.49x | 26.6% |
| 2022 | $1.34 | 570.0% | 5 | $3.03 | 44.2% | 2.26x | 36.8% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 66.7% | 4 | $-0.19 | — | — | 5.5% |
| 2020 | $0.12 | -75.0% | 1 | $-3.29 | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 128.6% | 4 | $0.53 | 90.6% | 1.10x | 13.2% |
| 2018 | $0.21 | — | 2 | $2.54 | 8.3% | 12.10x | 5.8% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-15.92 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-15.78 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does BRY pay per share?
Berry Corporation (BRY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +19.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BRY's next ex-dividend date?
BRY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BRY typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BRY's dividend safe?
BRY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.5% and FCF payout ratio of +94.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BRY increased its dividend?
BRY has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does BRY pay dividends?
Berry Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2018 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BRY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BRY five years ago would be worth approximately $13,204 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BRY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BRY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +19.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.