Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.26
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.26
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout16.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR32.6%
5Y CAGR56.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return-16.1%
5Y Total Return-15.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,42910Y ago$11,20920Y ago$11,209
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 (6 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bentley Systems, Incorporated has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BSY has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 32.6% and 5-year CAGR of 56.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BSY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -15.7%, with dividends contributing 2.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,209 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$0.96
Avg/Payment$0.0480
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025Latest | $0.0700 | — | 65.93% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 51.42% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 54.56% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↑ +16.7% | 59.51% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 48.51% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 45.88% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 44.36% | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.0600 | ↑ +20.0% | 41.87% | Mar 28, 2024 |
Annual Dividend History
8 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $0.85 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 0.7% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 20.0% | 4 | $0.72 | 33.3% | 3.00x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 66.7% | 4 | $1.00 | 20.0% | 5.00x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.53 | 22.6% | 4.42x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.12 | 300.0% | 4 | $0.30 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.03 | — | 1 | $0.42 | 7.1% | 14.00x | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.39 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.54 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does BSY pay per share?
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BSY's next ex-dividend date?
BSY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BSY typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BSY's dividend safe?
BSY's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +16.3%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BSY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Bentley Systems, Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +56.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BSY pay dividends?
Bentley Systems, Incorporated pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2020 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BSY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BSY five years ago would be worth approximately $8,429 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BSY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BSY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.