Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
30.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.4% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BTE's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Baytex Energy Corp. distributes 30.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BTE has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BTE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 5.5% buyback yield, 7.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 296.4%, with dividends contributing 16.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,559 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025Latest | $0.0163 | — | 2.09% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0163 | ↓ -1.4% | 2.73% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0166 | ↑ +5.8% | 3.09% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0156 | ↓ -0.9% | 2.99% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0158 | ↓ -4.3% | 2.61% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0165 | ↑ +0.8% | 2.16% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.0164 | ↓ -1.5% | 1.57% | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.0166 | ↓ -0.9% | 1.52% | Apr 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Canadian oil sands and heavy oil producers
Annual Dividend History
31 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.06 | -0.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 11.4% |
| 2024 | $0.07 | 95.3% | 4 | $0.30 | 21.8% | 4.59x | 11.5% |
| 2023 | $0.03 | — | 2 | $-0.33 | — | — | 5.9% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.52 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.82 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.35 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.02 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.93 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.37 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-2.29 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does BTE pay per share?
Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BTE's next ex-dividend date?
BTE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BTE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BTE's dividend safe?
BTE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.4% and FCF payout ratio of +17.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BTE increased its dividend?
BTE has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does BTE pay dividends?
Baytex Energy Corp. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2006 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BTE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BTE five years ago would be worth approximately $39,639 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BTE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BTE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.