SHEL Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

SHEL has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 2.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.09%
Payout Ratio 52.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.96%
Consistency Lifetime 94.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.11%
Payout FCF 32.8%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 84.38%

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: 15.2%
Total Return 5y: 134.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 10.2% 37.7%
KRP 1,312 M 11.8% 31.4%
BSM 2,985 M 10.0% 26.6%
MNR 1,851 M 14.2% 14.4%
EPM 126 M 10.4% 21.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SM 2,088 M 166% 92.5%
MTDR 5,327 M 80.1% 100%
WTI 269 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,171 M 70.1% 100%
DEC 1,126 M 64.1% 90.0%

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SHEL 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
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-18 Quarterly 0.716 0% 0.96%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-22 Quarterly 0.716 0% 1%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-23 Quarterly 0.716 0% 1.07%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.716 4.1% 1.06%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.688 0% 1.05%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-23 Quarterly 0.688 0% 0.95%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-24 Quarterly 0.688 0% 0.95%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.688 3.9% 1.11%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.662 0% 1.02%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-18 Quarterly 0.662 15.1% 1.06%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-26 Quarterly 0.575 0% 0.95%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-27 Quarterly 0.575 15% 0.93%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.92%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-20 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.93%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-27 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% 0.87%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.89%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.06%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.48 38.3% 1.17%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.347 4.2% 0.89%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-29 Quarterly 0.333 0% 0.84%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-16 Quarterly 0.333 4.1% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-21 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-22 Quarterly 0.32 -66% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-23 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-23 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-24 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-12-19 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-18 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-26 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-11 2016-12-02 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-21 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-22 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-22 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.94 4.4% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-27 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-23 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-26 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A

SHEL Dividend FAQ

Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) is a globally integrated energy and petrochemical company operating across six segments: Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals & Products, and Renewables & Energy Solutions. Its core activities include upstream exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and LNG; midstream transport; downstream marketing of fuels, lubricants, and chemicals; and a growing portfolio in renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture, and electric-vehicle services.

What is the Dividend Yield of SHEL?

As of January 2026, SHEL`s dividend yield is 4.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.86 USD by the current share price of 73.75.

Does SHEL pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, SHEL paid a dividend of 2.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.716 USD.

How often does SHEL pay dividends?

SHEL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SHEL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

SHEL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SHEL for the next 4 payments are between 0.456 (-36.3%) and 0.717 (+0.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SHEL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.716 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Shell (SHEL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SHEL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SHEL?

SHEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.0% per year.
Strong growth: SHEL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SHEL?

SHEL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.11%. If you bought SHEL's shares at 31.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SHEL?

SHEL Payout Consistency is 94.2%. 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: Shell has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SHEL have a good Dividend Yield?

SHEL`s 4.09% 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 SHEL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SHEL is 52.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SHEL?

SHEL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 84.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SHEL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SHEL's Outstanding Shares?

Shell's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 7.33% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 SHEL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 30, 1997 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 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
2011 3,107,000,000
2012 3,134,000,000 +0.87%
2013 3,147,000,000 +0.41%
2014 3,156,000,000 +0.29%
2015 3,197,000,000 +1.3%
2016 3,946,000,000 +23.43%
2017 4,150,000,000 +5.17%
2018 4,174,000,000 +0.58%
2019 4,056,000,000 -2.83%
2020 3,898,000,000 -3.9%
2021 3,903,000,000 +0.13%
2022 3,705,000,000 -5.07%
2023 3,400,000,000 -8.23%
2024 3,182,000,000 -6.41%

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: 2026-01-17 02:39