Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.71
Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
3.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
BYD Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is unknown.
BYD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.71
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR6.3%
5Y CAGR59.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield12.1%
Total Shareholder Yield13.0%
1Y Total Return21.2%
5Y Total Return30.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,01110Y ago$46,57220Y ago$18,009
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.
BYD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
BYD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Boyd Gaming Corporation distributes 3.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BYD has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.3% and 5-year CAGR of 59.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BYD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 12.1% buyback yield, 13.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 30.1%, with dividends contributing 4.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,572 today.
BYD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.05
Avg/Payment$0.1525
Latest Change+11.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | ↑ +11.1% | 92.45% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 84.60% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 85.06% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 93.65% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↑ +5.9% | 99.42% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 92.19% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 1.09% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 1.23% | Jul 15, 2024 |
BYD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
3.2% payout
Streak
6Y
59.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.0%
#1 of 5
RRR
MCRI
WYNN
LVSBYD Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $22.56 | 3.2% | 31.33x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $6.19 | 11.0% | 9.10x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | $6.12 | 10.5% | 9.56x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | — | 4 | $5.87 | 10.2% | 9.78x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.07 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.19 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.27 | 17.4% | 4 | $1.38 | 19.6% | 5.11x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.23 | 53.3% | 4 | $1.00 | 23.0% | 4.35x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.15 | — | 3 | $1.64 | 9.1% | 10.93x | 0.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BYD stock.
How much dividend does BYD pay per share?
Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BYD's next ex-dividend date?
BYD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BYD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BYD's dividend safe?
BYD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.2% and FCF payout ratio of +13.8%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BYD a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Boyd Gaming Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +59.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BYD pay dividends?
Boyd Gaming Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BYD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BYD five years ago would be worth approximately $13,011 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BYD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BYD'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 +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.