BHP Dividend History & Analysis | 4.2% Yield
BHP has a dividend yield of 4.2% and paid 2.65 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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BHP Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-26 | Semiannual | 1.46 | +23.2% | 2.02% |
| 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-25 | Semiannual | 1.185 | +18.5% | 2.17% |
| 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-27 | Semiannual | 1 | -32.4% | 2.06% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-03 | Semiannual | 1.48 | +2.8% | 2.8% |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-28 | Semiannual | 1.44 | -10% | 2.47% |
| 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | Semiannual | 1.6 | -11.1% | 2.87% |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-30 | Semiannual | 1.8 | -48.6% | 2.92% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-22 | Semiannual | 3.5 | +31% | 6.95% |
| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-03-28 | Semiannual | 2.6714 | -25% | 4.71% |
| 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-21 | Semiannual | 3.5619 | 0% | 6.52% |
BHP Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, BHP's dividend yield is 4.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.65 USD by the current share price of 83.72.
As of July 2026, BHP paid a dividend of 2.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-06 and the payout was 1.46 USD.
BHP pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, BHP has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-06.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BHP for the next payments are between 0.171 (-88.3%) and 0.826 (-43.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.19%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.46 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for BHP (BHP) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for BHP (BHP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
BHP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -23.9% per year. Negative growth: BHP's dividend growth is negative and declining.
BHP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.29%. If you bought BHP's shares at 49.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.65 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.29% of your original purchase price.
BHP Payout Consistency is 84.2%. 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: BHP has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
BHP's 4.19% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BHP is 65.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
BHP's Overall Dividend Rating is 1.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
BHP Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-26 02:05 UTC