Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.00
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
59.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
42 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
59.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
42 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$4.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout59.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout73.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak42 years
3Y CAGR4.1%
5Y CAGR2.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return40.7%
5Y Total Return203.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)33.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$30,37510Y ago$23,41020Y ago$34,987
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). XOM's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Exxon Mobil Corporation distributes 59.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 73.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
XOM has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.1% and 5-year CAGR of 2.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, XOM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 203.8%, with dividends contributing 33.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,410 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$18.72
Avg/Payment$0.9360
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026Latest | $1.0300 | — | 2.69% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.0300 | ↑ +4.0% | 3.35% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.9900 | — | 3.72% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.9900 | — | 3.61% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.9900 | — | 3.61% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.9900 | ↑ +4.2% | 3.19% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.9500 | — | 3.20% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.9500 | — | 3.20% | Jun 10, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Global and national integrated oil companies
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
59.7% payout
Streak
42Y
2.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#5 of 5
Annual Dividend History
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.03 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $4.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $6.70 | 59.7% | 1.68x | 9.6% |
| 2024 | $3.84 | 4.3% | 4 | $7.84 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 9.3% |
| 2023 | $3.68 | 3.7% | 4 | $8.89 | 41.4% | 2.42x | 8.9% |
| 2022 | $3.55 | 1.7% | 4 | $13.26 | 26.8% | 3.74x | 8.6% |
| 2021 | $3.49 | 0.3% | 4 | $5.39 | 64.7% | 1.54x | 8.4% |
| 2020 | $3.48 | 1.5% | 4 | $-5.25 | — | — | 8.4% |
| 2019 | $3.43 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.36 | 102.1% | 0.98x | 8.3% |
| 2018 | $3.23 | 5.6% | 4 | $4.92 | 65.7% | 1.52x | 7.8% |
| 2017 | $3.06 | 2.7% | 4 | $4.63 | 66.1% | 1.51x | 7.4% |
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How much dividend does XOM pay per share?
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is XOM's next ex-dividend date?
XOM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. XOM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is XOM's dividend safe?
XOM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +59.7% and FCF payout ratio of +73.0%. With 42 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is XOM a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Exxon Mobil Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does XOM pay dividends?
Exxon Mobil Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in XOM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in XOM five years ago would be worth approximately $30,375 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is XOM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
XOM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.