Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.34
ConocoPhillips (COP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
50.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
50.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$3.34
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout50.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout23.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-13.9%
5Y CAGR13.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return17.7%
5Y Total Return149.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)33.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,90410Y ago$40,62820Y ago$33,470
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ConocoPhillips distributes 50.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
COP has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -13.9% and 5-year CAGR of 13.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, COP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 149.0%, with dividends contributing 33.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,628 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$14.12
Avg/Payment$0.7060
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026Latest | $0.8400 | — | 2.93% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.8400 | ↑ +7.7% | 3.58% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 3.32% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 3.45% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 3.24% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.7800 | — | 2.80% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.7800 | — | 3.20% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.7800 | — | 3.16% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Large diversified global upstream producers
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
50.4% payout
Streak
1Y
13.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#1 of 4
Annual Dividend History
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.84 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $3.18 | 1.9% | 4 | $6.34 | 50.2% | 1.99x | 8.0% |
| 2024 | $3.12 | -20.2% | 4 | $7.81 | 39.9% | 2.50x | 7.9% |
| 2023 | $3.91 | -21.6% | 7 | $9.06 | 43.2% | 2.32x | 9.9% |
| 2022 | $4.99 | 155.9% | 8 | $14.57 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 12.6% |
| 2021 | $1.95 | 15.4% | 5 | $6.08 | 32.1% | 3.12x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $1.69 | 26.6% | 4 | $-2.51 | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $1.33 | 15.1% | 4 | $6.40 | 20.9% | 4.79x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $1.16 | 9.4% | 4 | $5.32 | 21.8% | 4.59x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $-0.70 | — | — | 2.7% |
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How much dividend does COP pay per share?
ConocoPhillips (COP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is COP's next ex-dividend date?
COP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. COP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is COP's dividend safe?
COP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +50.4% and FCF payout ratio of +23.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has COP increased its dividend?
COP has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.5%.
How often does COP pay dividends?
ConocoPhillips pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in COP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in COP five years ago would be worth approximately $24,904 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is COP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
COP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.