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BP Dividend History & Analysis | 6% Yield

BP has a dividend yield of 6% and paid 1.93 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.02%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.93
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.68%
Overall Dividend Rating 76.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.78%
Payout Ratio 115.8%
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: 12.5% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 126% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Oil & Gas

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PBR 77,670 M 14.6% 69.3%
EC 18,770 M 17.5% 27.1%
PKN 26,125 M 14.3% 28.1%
E 52,480 M 9.96% 24.4%
TTE 133,365 M 9.32% 21.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CVE 30,776 M 67.5% 77.2%
PKN 26,125 M 32.9% 64.8%
EQNR 60,626 M 32.4% 91.1%
IMO 46,756 M 21.3% 94.0%
PBR 77,670 M 60.2% 69.5%

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

EQNR
Equinor ASA
 8.24% Yield
TTE
TotalEnergies SE
 9.32% Yield
PKN
Polski Koncern
 14.25% Yield
E
Eni SpA
 9.96% Yield
R6C0
Shell
 4.61% Yield
IMO
Imperial Oil
 2.40% Yield

BP 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
2025-08-15 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% 1.2%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.315 0% 1.38%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.315 0% 1.98%
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
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.57 5.6% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-20 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2013-05-08 2013-05-10 2013-06-21 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A

BP Dividend FAQ

BP PLC ADR (NYSE:BP) is an integrated energy company that operates across various segments, including Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products. The company is diversifying its portfolio by investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and exploring new technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture.

What is the Dividend Yield of BP?

As of September 2025, BP`s dividend yield is 6.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.93 USD by the current share price of 34.21.

Does BP pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, BP paid a dividend of 1.93 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.4942 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 2025-08-15.

Will BP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4942 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. 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 -0.68% per year.
Negative growth: BP's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BP?

BP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.8%. If you bought BP's shares at 15.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.93 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BP?

BP Payout Consistency is 93.5%. 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 6.02% 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 115.8%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of BP?

BP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BP Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

BP`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.58% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -93.9%), positively influencing the share price.

Has BP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-10-04 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,437,333,200
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 3,643,648,000 +1.48%
1993 3,643,648,000
1994 3,643,648,000
1995 5,535,271,000 +51.92%
1996 5,576,461,500 +0.74%
1997 2,559,097,000 -54.11%
1998 4,812,501,500 +88.05%
1999 3,245,752,900 -32.56%
2000 3,700,573,500 +14.01%
2001 3,763,452,000 +1.7%
2002 3,754,012,500 -0.25%
2003 3,709,210,500 -1.19%
2004 3,605,152,000 -2.81%
2005 3,491,735,000 -3.15%
2006 3,308,177,500 -5.26%
2007 3,198,504,500 -3.32%
2008 3,156,919,500 -1.3%
2009 3,161,864,000 +0.16%
2010 3,169,683,000 +0.25%
2011 3,202,641,000 +1.04%
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 2,642,431,000 -0.19%

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: 2025-08-29 02:47