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BKH Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

BKH has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 2.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.68
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.68%
Overall Dividend Rating 69.56%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.83%
Payout Ratio 67.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 97.95%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 5.7% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 30.2% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NWE 3,590 M 5.92% 7.99%
VIE 24,242 M 4.92% 8.76%
BIP 14,503 M 5.38% 7.31%
AVA 2,993 M 5.30% 6.66%
NGG 70,955 M 4.57% 7.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VIE 24,242 M 21.0% 94.7%
AEE 27,287 M 6.03% 96.3%
WEC 34,491 M 5.71% 98.1%
CMS 21,854 M 4.79% 85.6%
NI 19,903 M 4.76% 92.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare BKH Dividends with its Peer-Group

VIE
Veolia
 4.92% Yield
NWE
NorthWestern
 5.92% Yield
BIP
Brookfield
 5.38% Yield
PEG
Public Service
 3.74% Yield
AVA
Avista
 5.30% Yield
DTE
DTE Energy
 4.04% Yield

BKH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.676 0% 1.11%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.676 0% 1.17%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.676 4% 1.15%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.05%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.14%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.16%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.65 4% 1.27%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.2%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.12%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.98%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.98%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.625 5% 0.93%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.595 0% 0.76%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.595 0% 0.78%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.595 0% 0.89%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.595 5.3% 0.91%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% 0.79%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% 0.84%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% 0.92%
2020-11-16 2020-11-17 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.565 5.6% 0.89%
2020-08-17 2020-08-18 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.535 5.9% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.505 6.3% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.475 6.7% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.445 6% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-17 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.42 3.7% N/A
2015-11-13 2015-11-17 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2015-08-14 2015-08-18 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.405 3.8% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2013-05-15 2013-05-17 2013-06-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A

BKH Dividend FAQ

Black Hills Corporation is a multi-utility company operating in the United States, providing electric and natural gas services to a significant customer base across several states. The companys diversified operations are segmented into Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities, allowing it to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity and natural gas to its customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of BKH?

As of September 2025, BKH`s dividend yield is 4.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.68 USD by the current share price of 59.81.

Does BKH pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, BKH paid a dividend of 2.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-18 and the payout was 0.676 USD.

How often does BKH pay dividends?

BKH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BKH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-18.

Will BKH pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.676 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Black Hills (BKH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BKH?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BKH?

BKH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.68% per year.
Strong growth: BKH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BKH?

BKH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.83%. If you bought BKH's shares at 45.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BKH?

BKH Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
Very consistent: Black Hills has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BKH have a good Dividend Yield?

BKH`s 4.55% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BKH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BKH is 67.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BKH?

BKH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BKH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BKH`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Black Hills`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.08% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Black Hills ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-03-11 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 20,313,000
1986 20,432,000 +0.59%
1987 20,454,000 +0.11%
1988 20,493,000 +0.19%
1989 20,967,700 +2.32%
1990 20,303,000 -3.17%
1991 20,740,700 +2.16%
1992 20,333,300 -1.96%
1993 21,481,500 +5.65%
1994 21,428,600 -0.25%
1995 21,621,600 +0.9%
1996 22,051,300 +1.99%
1997 21,794,900 -1.16%
1998 21,428,600 -1.68%
1999 21,410,000 -0.09%
2000 23,393,000 +9.26%
2001 26,968,000 +15.28%
2002 27,411,000 +1.64%
2003 32,811,000 +19.7%
2004 33,009,000 +0.6%
2005 33,460,000 +1.37%
2006 35,577,000 +6.33%
2007 38,399,000 +7.93%
2008 38,563,000 +0.43%
2009 39,009,000 +1.16%
2010 39,761,000 +1.93%
2011 43,969,000 +10.58%
2012 44,312,000 +0.78%
2013 44,554,000 +0.55%
2014 44,671,800 +0.26%
2015 51,192,100 +14.6%
2016 54,400,000 +6.27%
2017 54,900,000 +0.92%
2018 58,300,000 +6.19%
2019 61,418,000 +5.35%
2020 62,661,000 +2.02%
2021 64,130,000 +2.34%
2022 65,428,000 +2.02%
2023 68,000,000 +3.93%
2024 71,600,000 +5.29%
2025 72,400,000 +1.12%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-01 02:00