BP Dividend History & Analysis | 6.9% Yield

BP has a dividend yield of 6.9% and paid 1.99 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.86%
Payout Ratio 55.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.03%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.73%
Payout FCF 44.4%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 79.46%
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 Integrated Oil & Gas

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
PBR 129,081 M 8.59% 45.21%
EC 28,473 M 10.43% 20.90%
ENI 80,720 M 7.62% 21.96%
REP 28,444 M 7.12% 19.12%
E 81,040 M 7.08% 12.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
OXY 58,514 M 121.34% 91.8%
CVE 56,504 M 68.31% 80.9%
EC 28,473 M 100.80% 66.8%
REP 28,444 M 34.27% 89.2%
IMO 66,570 M 26.00% 92.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Integrated Oil & Gas TTE TotalEnergies SE
5.78% Yield IMO Imperial Oil
2.41% Yield SU Suncor Energy
3.89% Yield EQNR Equinor ASA
6.97% Yield CVE Cenovus Energy
3.26% Yield OXY Occidental Petroleum
2.13% Yield
BP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-26 Quarterly 0.4992 0% 1.14%
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 2026-03-27 Quarterly 0.4992 0% 1.31%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.4992 +1% 1.39%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.4942 +3% 1.45%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.61%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.41%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.64%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.48 +11.3% 1.45%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.4312 -1.1% 1.16%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.4362 0% 1.25%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-19 Quarterly 0.4362 0% 1.25%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.4362 +10% 1.16%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.3966 0% 1.11%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.3966 +10.1% 0.98%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.3604 0% 1.09%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.3604 +10% 1.15%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.3276 0% 1.1%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.3276 0% 1.01%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.3276 0% 1.17%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.3276 +4% 1.28%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.315 -50% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.63 +2.4% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.615 +0.8% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.61 +2.5% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-21 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-11 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.595 -0.8% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.6 +2.6% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.585 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-20 Quarterly 0.585 +2.6% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A

BP Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BP?

As of May 2026, BP's dividend yield is 6.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.99 USD by the current share price of 44.36.

Does BP pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BP paid a dividend of 1.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.4992 USD.

How often does BP pay dividends?

BP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.

BP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BP for the next payments are between 0.464 (-7.1%) and 0.492 (-1.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.29%.

Will BP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4992 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BP (BP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BP?

BP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.0% per year. Strong growth: BP's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BP?

BP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.73%. If you bought BP's shares at 20.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.99 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BP?

BP Payout Consistency is 95.0%. 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: BP has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BP have a good Dividend Yield?

BP's 6.86% 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 BP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BP is 55.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BP?

BP's Overall Dividend Rating is 79.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BP Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in BP's Outstanding Shares?

BP's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.25% 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 BP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 4, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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 2,437,333,200 0%
1986 2,441,333,500 +0.16%
1987 3,287,333,500 +34.65%
1988 4,042,000,000 +22.96%
1989 3,602,729,700 -10.87%
1990 3,571,537,000 -0.87%
1991 3,590,648,000 +0.54%
1992 3,582,451,400 -0.23%
1993 3,628,687,200 +1.29%
1994 3,658,873,200 +0.83%
1995 3,704,450,000 +1.25%
1996 3,723,730,700 +0.52%
1997 3,497,662,500 -6.07%
1998 3,539,662,200 +1.2%
1999 3,245,752,900 -8.3%
2000 3,700,573,500 +14.01%
2001 3,763,452,000 +1.7%
2002 3,742,022,500 -0.57%
2003 3,709,210,500 -0.88%
2004 3,605,152,000 -2.81%
2005 3,556,070,000 -1.36%
2006 3,347,452,000 -5.87%
2007 3,198,504,500 -4.45%
2008 3,156,919,500 -1.3%
2009 3,156,200,500 -0.02%
2010 3,168,170,000 +0.38%
2011 3,202,641,000 +1.09%
2012 3,196,307,000 -0.2%
2013 3,133,671,000 -1.96%
2014 3,055,349,000 -2.5%
2015 3,061,511,000 +0.2%
2016 3,184,599,800 +4.02%
2017 3,321,609,200 +4.3%
2018 3,355,514,500 +1.02%
2019 3,391,968,000 +1.09%
2020 3,388,221,000 -0.11%
2021 3,324,504,000 -1.88%
2022 3,084,904,000 -7.21%
2023 2,878,262,300 -6.7%
2024 2,647,531,000 -8.02%
2025 2,568,292,500 -2.99%
2026 2,610,352,200 +1.64%

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: 2026-05-21 03:01 UTC