BMY Dividend History & Analysis | 6.1% Yield

BMY has a dividend yield of 6.1% and paid 2.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.08%
Payout Ratio 38.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.97%
Consistency Lifetime 92.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.88%
Payout FCF 32.7%
Streak Years 54
Dividend Rating 84.47%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -3.4%
Total Return 5y: 6.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 476 M 10.4% 12.6%
GS71 100,362 M 4.18% 6.87%
SAN 115,079 M 4.30% 6.11%
SNY 115,348 M 4.43% 5.67%
GSK 99,334 M 4.20% 5.59%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 55,380 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,698 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 974,789 M 15.3% 99.5%
MRK 66,503 M 12.0% 91.8%
SIGA 476 M 10.1% 98.0%

BMY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.78%
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 2.9% N/A
2013-10-02 2013-10-04 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

BMY Dividend FAQ

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes prescription medicines across oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and other therapeutic areas. Its flagship products include Eliquis (anticoagulant), Opdivo (PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor), Revlimid (multiple myeloma), and newer launches such as Krazati (KRAS G12C NSCLC) and Opdualag (melanoma).

What is the Dividend Yield of BMY?

As of January 2026, BMY`s dividend yield is 6.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.49 USD by the current share price of 54.28.

Does BMY pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, BMY paid a dividend of 2.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 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 2026-01-02.

BMY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMY for the next 4 payments are between 0.538 (-14.6%) and 0.575 (-8.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BMY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. 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 4.88%. If you bought BMY's shares at 51.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.88% 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 6.08% Dividend Yield is considered as high. 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 38.0%. 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 84.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BMY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BMY's Outstanding Shares?

Bristol-Myers Squibb's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.12% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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
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 2,037,963,000 +0.05%

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: 2026-01-28 02:39