BW LPG Limited (BWLP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
BWLP Dividend Income Check
Safety
82.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 29.4% and trend is rising.
BWLP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
BWLP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
BWLP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BW LPG Limited distributes 82.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BWLP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 32.1% and 5-year CAGR of 18.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BWLP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.7% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 8.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 29.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 328.1%, with dividends contributing 155.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $55,110 today.
BWLP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.5700 | ↑ +2.0% | 10.76% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.5589 | ↑ +39.7% | 9.89% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↓ -0.4% | 10.77% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.4018 | ↑ +87.7% | 10.56% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.2140 | ↓ -23.2% | 8.80% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.2788 | ↓ -33.6% | 15.89% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↑ +0.5% | 23.98% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.4181 | ↓ -0.5% | 21.62% | Mar 19, 2025 |
BWLP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd | $3.1B | 6.7% | 82.5% | 0 | Watch |
1st | $140M | 10.5% | 28.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd | $1.7B | 9.3% | 2.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
| $4.4B | 2.0% | 24.0% | 3 | Sustainable | |
| $4.5B | 3.2% | 46.8% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $2.8B | 2.4% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $3.1B | 3.9% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $1.2B | 6.5% | 63.6% | 3 | Watch | |
| $68.5B | 6.5% | 96.4% | 0 | At Risk |
BWLP Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15.6% |
| 2025 | $2.13 | -44.9% | 6 | $1.64 | 130.0% | 0.77x | 29.4% |
| 2024 | $3.87 | 25.4% | 6 | $2.64 | 146.6% | 0.68x | 53.4% |
| 2023 | $3.08 | 233.4% | 4 | $3.53 | 87.4% | 1.14x | 42.5% |
| 2022 | $0.93 | 28.6% | 4 | $1.65 | 56.1% | 1.78x | 12.8% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | -21.8% | 4 | $1.30 | 55.3% | 1.81x | 9.9% |
| 2020 | $0.92 | 114.0% | 4 | $1.94 | 47.4% | 2.11x | 12.7% |
| 2019 | $0.43 | — | 2 | $1.98 | 21.7% | 4.60x | 5.9% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.48 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.30 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonBWLP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BWLP stock.
How much dividend does BWLP pay per share?
BW LPG Limited (BWLP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BWLP's next ex-dividend date?
BWLP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BWLP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BWLP's dividend safe?
BWLP's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +82.5% and FCF payout ratio of +53.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BWLP increased its dividend?
BWLP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.3%.
How often does BWLP pay dividends?
BW LPG Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BWLP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BWLP five years ago would be worth approximately $42,814 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BWLP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BWLP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +29.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.