Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.87
Chevron Corporation (CVX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
38 years
CVX Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
38 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.1% and trend is rising.
CVX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$6.87
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout84.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak38 years
3Y CAGR6.4%
5Y CAGR5.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.1%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return47.3%
5Y Total Return105.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,51510Y ago$24,33120Y ago$44,696
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.
CVX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (50 years of payments)
CVX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chevron Corporation distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 84.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CVX has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.4% and 5-year CAGR of 5.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CVX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 3.1% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 105.2%, with dividends contributing 28.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,331 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CVX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$30.88
Avg/Payment$1.5440
Latest Change+4.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $1.7800 | ↑ +4.1% | 3.83% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $1.7100 | — | 4.45% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $1.7100 | — | 4.45% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $1.7100 | — | 4.82% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.7100 | ↑ +4.9% | 4.25% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.6300 | — | 4.06% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $1.6300 | — | 4.36% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $1.6300 | — | 3.90% | Jun 10, 2024 |
CVX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
38Y
5.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd CVXChevron Corporation | $384.4B | 3.6% | 1.0% | 38 | Sustainable |
 XOMExxon Mobil Corporat… | $656.4B | 2.6% | 59.7% | 26 | Sustainable |
1st  BPBP p.l.c. | $121.4B | 4.1% | 92.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 SHELShell plc | $253.9B | 3.2% | 47.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  TTETotalEnergies SE | $208.4B | 4.1% | 64.4% | 2 | Watch |
 COPConocoPhillips | $150.3B | 2.6% | 50.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 OXYOccidental Petroleum… | $58.8B | 2.7% | 67.3% | 4 | Watch |
 EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $75.4B | 2.8% | 43.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $31.7B | 1.9% | 23.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
CVX Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
50 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.78 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $6.84 | 4.9% | 4 | $6.63 | 103.2% | 0.97x | 8.1% |
| 2024 | $6.52 | 7.9% | 4 | $9.72 | 67.1% | 1.49x | 7.7% |
| 2023 | $6.04 | 6.3% | 4 | $11.36 | 53.2% | 1.88x | 7.1% |
| 2022 | $5.68 | 7.0% | 4 | $18.28 | 31.1% | 3.22x | 6.7% |
| 2021 | $5.31 | 2.9% | 4 | $8.14 | 65.2% | 1.53x | 6.3% |
| 2020 | $5.16 | 8.4% | 4 | $-2.96 | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2019 | $4.76 | 6.2% | 4 | $1.54 | 309.1% | 0.32x | 5.6% |
| 2018 | $4.48 | 3.7% | 4 | $7.74 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 5.3% |
| 2017 | $4.32 | 0.7% | 4 | $4.85 | 89.1% | 1.12x | 5.1% |
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Start ComparisonCVX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVX stock.
How much dividend does CVX pay per share?
Chevron Corporation (CVX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CVX's next ex-dividend date?
CVX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CVX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CVX's dividend safe?
CVX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +84.7%. With 38 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CVX a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Chevron Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CVX pay dividends?
Chevron Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $6.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CVX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CVX five years ago would be worth approximately $20,515 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CVX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CVX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.