BCS Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

BCS has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.47 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.98%
Payout Ratio 19.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 27.16%
Consistency Lifetime 89.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.39%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 62.37%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BAMI 22,965 M 14.11% 88.40%
ISP 116,393 M 6.94% 34.19%
GGAL 7,110 M 5.23% 35.95%
BMA 4,778 M 5.37% 32.30%
NWG 60,784 M 6.27% 21.47%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
BMPS 33,210 M 244.00% 34.6%
BAP 26,008 M 99.19% 83.3%
BAMI 22,965 M 105.02% 49.1%
CABK 89,596 M 102.90% 83.2%
UNI 8,184 M 83.45% 78.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks BAP Credicorp
5.69% Yield BBVA Banco Bilbao Viscaya
4.90% Yield CABK Caixabank
4.15% Yield ING ING
5.44% Yield NTB Bank of N.T. Butterfield
5.18% Yield SMFG Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
1.64% Yield
BCS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 2026-03-31 Semiannual 0.307 +91.9% 1.19%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-16 Semiannual 0.16 -41.6% 0.81%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-04-04 Semiannual 0.274 +83.9% 1.75%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-20 Semiannual 0.149 -44.2% 1.27%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-03 Semiannual 0.267 +90.7% 3.13%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-15 Semiannual 0.14 -42.6% 1.85%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-31 Semiannual 0.244 +125.9% 2.9%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-16 Semiannual 0.108 -50.2% 1.28%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-04-05 Semiannual 0.217 +95.5% 2.31%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-17 Semiannual 0.111 +101.8% 1.07%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-04-01 Annual 0.055 -82.4% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-04-03 SemiAnnual 0.312 +115.2% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-23 Semiannual 0.145 -30.6% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-04-05 Semiannual 0.209 +59.5% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-17 Semiannual 0.131 +18% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-04-05 Semiannual 0.111 +113.5% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.052 -48% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.1 +88.7% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.053 -72.8% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.195 +219.7% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0.061 -3.2% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-14 Other 0.063 +1.6% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.062 -71.2% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.215 +235.9% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.064 -5.9% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.068 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-23 Quarterly 0.068 -71% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.2342 +260.9% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.0649 +4.9% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.0618 -1.6% N/A
2013-05-01 2013-05-03 2013-06-07 Quarterly 0.0629 -71.6% N/A
2013-02-20 2013-02-22 2013-03-15 Quarterly 0.221 +240.6% N/A
2012-11-07 2012-11-09 2012-12-07 Quarterly 0.0649 +1.6% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-07 Quarterly 0.0639 -3.1% N/A
2012-05-02 2012-05-04 2012-06-08 Quarterly 0.0659 -65.6% N/A
2012-02-22 2012-02-24 2012-03-16 Quarterly 0.1916 +195.3% N/A
2011-11-08 2011-11-10 2011-12-09 Quarterly 0.0649 -1.5% N/A
2011-08-10 2011-08-12 2011-09-09 Quarterly 0.0659 -1.5% N/A
2011-05-05 2011-05-09 2011-06-10 Quarterly 0.0669 -59% N/A
2011-02-23 2011-02-25 2011-03-18 Quarterly 0.1632 +147.7% N/A
2010-11-17 2010-11-19 2010-12-10 Quarterly 0.0659 +1.6% N/A
2010-08-11 2010-08-13 2010-09-10 Other 0.0649 +6.7% N/A
2010-05-12 2010-05-14 2010-06-04 Other 0.0608 -36.2% N/A
2010-02-24 2010-02-26 2010-03-19 Other 0.0953 +40.3% N/A
2009-11-18 2009-11-20 2009-12-11 Other 0.0679 -92.5% N/A
2008-08-20 2008-08-22 2008-10-01 Other 0.9073 -49% N/A
2008-03-05 2008-03-07 2008-04-25 Other 1.779 +87.1% N/A
2007-08-15 2007-08-17 2007-10-01 Other 0.9509 -41.4% N/A
2007-03-07 2007-03-09 2007-04-27 Other 1.6219 +99.5% N/A
2006-08-16 2006-08-18 2006-10-02 Other 0.813 0% N/A

BCS Dividend FAQ

Barclays PLC (BCS) is a London-based global financial institution operating across five primary segments: Barclays UK, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Private Bank and Wealth Management, Investment Bank, and US Consumer Bank. Founded in 1690, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of services including retail and wholesale banking, credit cards, mortgage lending, and securities dealing across major international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of BCS?

As of May 2026, BCS's dividend yield is 1.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.47 USD by the current share price of 22.53.

Does BCS pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BCS paid a dividend of 0.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.307 USD.

How often does BCS pay dividends?

BCS pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, BCS has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.

BCS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BCS for the next payments are between 0.166 (-45.9%) and 0.271 (-11.7%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.94%.

Will BCS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.307 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Barclays (BCS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BCS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Barclays (BCS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BCS?

BCS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 27.2% per year. Strong growth: BCS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCS?

BCS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.39%. If you bought BCS's shares at 8.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.47 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BCS?

BCS Payout Consistency is 89.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Barclays has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BCS have a good Dividend Yield?

BCS's 1.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BCS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BCS is 19.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BCS?

BCS's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BCS Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in BCS's Outstanding Shares?

Barclays's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 48.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -86.7%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has BCS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 19, 2013 with a ratio of 1085:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.08 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 2,947,242,500 0%
1986 2,947,242,500 0%
1987 2,947,242,500 0%
1988 2,947,242,500 0%
1989 3,108,001,000 +5.45%
1990 2,947,242,500 -5.17%
1991 3,108,001,000 +5.45%
1992 3,108,001,000 0%
1993 3,108,001,000 0%
1994 3,108,001,000 0%
1995 3,108,001,000 0%
1996 3,108,001,000 0%
1997 3,108,001,000 0%
1998 3,108,001,000 0%
1999 3,108,001,000 0%
2000 3,108,001,000 0%
2001 3,108,001,000 0%
2002 3,108,001,000 0%
2003 3,108,001,000 0%
2004 3,108,001,000 0%
2005 3,108,001,000 0%
2006 3,108,001,000 0%
2007 3,108,001,000 0%
2008 3,108,001,000 0%
2009 3,591,558,800 +15.56%
2010 3,222,178,300 -10.28%
2011 3,299,975,000 +2.41%
2012 3,329,000,000 +0.88%
2013 4,021,000,000 +20.79%
2014 4,009,000,000 -0.3%
2015 4,204,861,000 +4.89%
2016 4,231,000,000 +0.62%
2017 4,259,250,000 +0.67%
2018 4,277,750,000 +0.43%
2019 4,321,000,000 +1.01%
2020 4,324,500,000 +0.08%
2021 4,265,500,000 -1.36%
2022 4,170,500,000 -2.23%
2023 15,092,000,000 +261.88%
2024 3,817,750,000 -74.7%
2025 3,470,750,000 -9.09%
2026 3,431,524,000 -1.13%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-09 02:35 UTC