Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.12
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
18.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
BUR Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is unknown.
BUR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$0.12
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-0.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return-62.3%
5Y Total Return-56.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,31810Y ago$13,21220Y ago$30,119
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.
BUR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
BUR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Burford Capital Limited distributes 18.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BUR has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BUR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -56.8%, with dividends contributing 5.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,212 today.
BUR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.20
Avg/Payment$0.0598
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.0625 | — | 2.40% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0625 | ↓ -0.2% | 1.26% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.0626 | — | 96.04% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.0626 | ↑ +0.6% | 92.52% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.0623 | ↑ +1.6% | 88.97% | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.0613 | ↓ -0.5% | 94.33% | Dec 7, 2023 |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.0616 | ↓ -1.4% | 92.20% | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | $0.0625 | — | 1.58% | Dec 1, 2022 |
BUR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
18.7% payout
Streak
2Y
-0.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#3 of 3
PFLT
FCNCABUR Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.13 | 0.2% | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $0.12 | 1.6% | 2 | $0.66 | 18.9% | 5.28x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $0.12 | -1.7% | 2 | $2.74 | 4.5% | 22.29x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $0.13 | -33.3% | 2 | $0.14 | 89.3% | 1.12x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.19 | — | 2 | $-0.26 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.65 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.13 | 11.9% | 2 | $0.97 | 13.4% | 7.46x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 21.3% | 2 | $1.51 | 7.7% | 12.99x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.10 | 14.9% | 2 | $1.20 | 8.0% | 12.52x | 1.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BUR stock.
How much dividend does BUR pay per share?
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BUR's next ex-dividend date?
BUR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BUR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BUR's dividend safe?
BUR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.7% and FCF payout ratio of +13.3%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BUR increased its dividend?
BUR has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.8%.
How often does BUR pay dividends?
Burford Capital Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BUR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BUR five years ago would be worth approximately $4,318 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BUR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BUR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.