BMY Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

BMY has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 2.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.92%
Payout Ratio 42.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.97%
Consistency Lifetime 92.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.56%
Payout FCF 42.6%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 75.41%
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 Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SIGA 312 M 13.25% 13.33%
GSK 99,693 M 4.80% 5.57%
NVO 198,259 M 4.70% 5.09%
VTRS 19,215 M 4.56% 4.80%
NVS 282,550 M 3.06% 6.53%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ZTS 32,582 M 18.92% 100.0%
NVO 198,259 M 22.27% 96.2%
LLY 897,716 M 15.26% 99.5%
ROVI 3,514 M 25.15% 91.3%
IPN 14,840 M 8.78% 97.4%
Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals MRK Merck
3.59% Yield JNJ Johnson & Johnson
2.75% Yield IPN Ipsen
1.34% Yield
BMY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-05-01 Quarterly 0.63 0% 1.05%
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.63 +1.6% 1.18%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.62 0% 1.37%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.62 0% 1.31%
2025-04-04 2025-04-04 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.62 0% 1.09%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.62 +3.3% 1.1%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.12%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.51%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.16%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.6 +5.3% 1.16%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% 1.02%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.9%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.82%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.57 +5.6% 0.79%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.76%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.7%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.74%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.54 +10.2% 0.87%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.81%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.74%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.49 +8.9% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.45 +9.8% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.41 +2.5% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.4 +2.6% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.39 +2.6% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-04 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.38 +2.7% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-07-01 2015-07-06 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2015-04-01 2015-04-06 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.37 +2.8% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-07-01 2014-07-03 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-04-02 2014-04-04 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2013-12-31 2014-01-03 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A

BMY Dividend FAQ

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) is a global biopharmaceutical firm focused on the discovery and commercialization of therapies across oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, and neuroscience sectors. Its portfolio includes high-revenue assets such as Opdivo for cancer treatment, Eliquis for stroke prevention, and Revlimid for multiple myeloma. The company operates through a research-intensive business model, utilizing patent protection to maintain market exclusivity on proprietary molecular entities before facing generic competition.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMY?

As of May 2026, BMY's dividend yield is 4.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.50 USD by the current share price of 58.31.

Does BMY pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BMY paid a dividend of 2.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-02 and the payout was 0.63 USD.

How often does BMY pay dividends?

BMY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BMY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-02.

BMY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMY for the next payments are between 0.625 (-0.8%) and 0.646 (+2.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.36%.

Will BMY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BMY?

BMY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.0% per year. Strong growth: BMY's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMY?

BMY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.56%. If you bought BMY's shares at 54.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.56% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMY?

BMY Payout Consistency is 92.6%. 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: Bristol-Myers Squibb has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BMY have a good Dividend Yield?

BMY's 4.92% 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 BMY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMY is 42.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMY?

BMY's Overall Dividend Rating is 75.41%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in BMY's Outstanding Shares?

Bristol-Myers Squibb's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 80.9%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BMY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 7, 2001 with a ratio of 1000000:951777. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.05 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
1987 2,139,656,000 0%
1988 2,083,164,000 -2.64%
1989 2,101,356,000 +0.87%
1990 2,028,571,400 -3.46%
1991 2,123,070,700 +4.66%
1992 2,004,113,900 -5.6%
1993 2,092,999,400 +4.44%
1994 2,036,000,000 -2.72%
1995 2,044,000,000 +0.39%
1996 2,160,822,400 +5.72%
1997 2,060,000,000 -4.67%
1998 2,028,000,000 -1.55%
1999 2,027,000,000 -0.05%
2000 1,948,000,000 -3.9%
2001 1,935,000,000 -0.67%
2002 2,235,150,900 +15.51%
2003 1,974,000,000 -11.68%
2004 1,979,000,000 +0.25%
2005 1,983,000,000 +0.2%
2006 1,963,000,000 -1.01%
2007 1,976,000,000 +0.66%
2008 1,980,000,000 +0.2%
2009 1,959,000,000 -1.06%
2010 1,730,000,000 -11.69%
2011 1,717,000,000 -0.75%
2012 1,662,000,000 -3.2%
2013 1,666,000,000 +0.24%
2014 1,673,000,000 +0.42%
2015 1,669,000,000 -0.24%
2016 1,680,000,000 +0.66%
2017 1,643,000,000 -2.2%
2018 1,637,000,000 -0.37%
2019 1,918,000,000 +17.17%
2020 2,252,000,000 +17.41%
2021 2,219,000,000 -1.47%
2022 2,124,000,000 -4.28%
2023 2,033,000,000 -4.28%
2024 2,037,000,000 +0.2%
2025 2,041,000,000 +0.2%
2026 2,043,511,000 +0.12%

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: 2026-05-13 02:36 UTC