Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.55
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
43.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
BWA Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is flat.
BWA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.55
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-2.2%
5Y CAGR-1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return94.2%
5Y Total Return28.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,87310Y ago$21,40920Y ago$45,763
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.
BWA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
BWA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BorgWarner Inc. distributes 43.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BWA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -2.2% and 5-year CAGR of -1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BWA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 4.2% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 28.7%, with dividends contributing 5.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,409 today.
BWA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.74
Avg/Payment$0.1368
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.1700 | — | 1.11% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.31% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1700 | ↑ +54.5% | 1.17% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.36% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.53% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 1.28% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 1.33% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 1.23% | Jun 17, 2024 |
BWA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
43.0% payout
Streak
1Y
-1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWABorgWarner Inc. | $12.0B | 0.9% | 43.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  LEALear Corporation | $6.8B | 2.3% | 37.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 APHAmphenol Corporation | $167.9B | 0.5% | 18.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 DANDana Incorporated | $4.6B | 1.1% | 63.5% | 0 | Watch |
1st  MGAMagna International … | $17.1B | 3.2% | 65.6% | 16 | Watch |
2nd  ALVAutoliv, Inc. | $9.0B | 2.6% | 32.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
BWA Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 27.3% | 4 | $1.28 | 43.8% | 2.29x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.44 | -15.3% | 4 | $1.50 | 29.3% | 3.41x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | -13.2% | 4 | $2.67 | 19.4% | 5.14x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.99 | 15.0% | 6.67x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.24 | 26.7% | 3.74x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.34 | 25.6% | 3.91x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.61 | 16.6% | 6.03x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 15.3% | 4 | $4.44 | 13.5% | 7.42x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.52 | 11.3% | 4 | $2.08 | 25.0% | 4.00x | 1.6% |
Full BWA Stock Analysis
Analyst consensus, bull case, AI-generated risk factors, and peer comparison — all in one place.
See BWA's True Return
Price is only half the story. See total return with reinvested dividends.
Launch CalculatorIs BWA Undervalued?
DCF intrinsic value, peer multiples, and analyst estimates — see what the stock is really worth.
View ValuationCompare BWA vs AMZN
Side-by-side business, growth, and profitability comparison vs Amazon.com, Inc..
Start ComparisonBWA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BWA stock.
How much dividend does BWA pay per share?
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BWA's next ex-dividend date?
BWA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BWA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BWA's dividend safe?
BWA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.0% and FCF payout ratio of +7.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BWA increased its dividend?
BWA has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.3%.
How often does BWA pay dividends?
BorgWarner Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BWA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BWA five years ago would be worth approximately $12,873 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BWA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BWA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.