Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.26
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
30.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
BSY Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is rising.
BSY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.26
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.1%
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 Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return-26.7%
5Y Total Return-28.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,14310Y ago$10,35520Y ago$10,355
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.
BSY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
BSY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bentley Systems, Incorporated distributes 30.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.1%, 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: 0.8% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.4% 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 -28.6%, with dividends contributing 2.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,355 today.
BSY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.00
Avg/Payment$0.0500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 71.85% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $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 |
BSY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
30.6% payout
Streak
3Y
56.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#2 of 5
CAT
VMC
PWR
JBSY Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.07 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 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 ComparisonBSY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BSY stock.
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 +0.8%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is BSY's dividend safe?
BSY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.6% and FCF payout ratio of +15.1%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
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 $7,143 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 +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.