Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.85
Equinor ASA (EQNR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.2%
Payout Ratio
95.0%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
95.0% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.2%
Trailing DPS$1.85
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout95.0%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout80.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.6%
5Y CAGR19.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.0%
Total Shareholder Yield14.2%
1Y Total Return33.0%
5Y Total Return110.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)55.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,06210Y ago$30,94520Y ago$22,906
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 (25 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Equinor ASA distributes 95.0% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 80.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EQNR does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.6% and 5-year CAGR of 19.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EQNR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.2% dividend yield, 8.0% buyback yield, 14.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 110.6%, with dividends contributing 55.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,945 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.88
Avg/Payment$0.5441
Latest Change+5.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.2875 | ↑ +5.5% | 4.03% | May 27, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.2725 | — | 4.70% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2725 | ↓ -26.4% | 7.01% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 8.97% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↓ -47.1% | 10.46% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 12.13% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 12.67% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 11.58% | Aug 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Integrated gas and LNG value chain
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.2%
#1 of 5
Safety
At Risk
95.0% payout
Streak
0Y
19.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.2%
#1 of 5
Annual Dividend History
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $1.71 | -42.9% | 4 | $1.95 | 87.8% | 1.14x | 10.2% |
| 2024 | $3.00 | -16.7% | 4 | $3.11 | 96.5% | 1.04x | 17.8% |
| 2023 | $3.60 | 114.3% | 4 | $3.93 | 91.6% | 1.09x | 21.3% |
| 2022 | $1.68 | 200.0% | 4 | $9.03 | 18.6% | 5.37x | 10.0% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | -21.1% | 4 | $2.63 | 21.3% | 4.70x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $0.71 | -29.7% | 4 | $-1.68 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $1.01 | -11.4% | 4 | $0.55 | 183.6% | 0.54x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $1.14 | 29.5% | 4 | $2.27 | 50.2% | 1.99x | 6.8% |
| 2017 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.40 | 62.9% | 1.59x | 5.2% |
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How much dividend does EQNR pay per share?
Equinor ASA (EQNR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EQNR's next ex-dividend date?
EQNR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EQNR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EQNR's dividend safe?
EQNR's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.0% and FCF payout ratio of +80.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has EQNR increased its dividend?
EQNR has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.3%.
How often does EQNR pay dividends?
Equinor ASA pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EQNR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EQNR five years ago would be worth approximately $21,062 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EQNR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EQNR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.