BSP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

BSP has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 0.38 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.41%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.38
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -1.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.04%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.76%
Payout Ratio 50.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 63.64%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TDG 79,608 M 5.48% 17.2%
BSP 70,287 M 2.41% 8.76%
ACLN 8,665 M 2.79% 7.42%
RHM 81,694 M 0.65% 11.0%
LMT 102,099 M 3.59% 4.81%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
HWM 70,946 M 74.7% 85.9%
TDG 79,608 M 59.5% 41.6%
SAF 144,484 M 50.4% 88.0%
HO 56,987 M 53.9% 89.5%
ACLN 8,665 M 52.6% 100%

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BSP Dividend History: Last 12 Payments (GBP) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-17 0.2377 66.1% 1.17%
2024-10-24 0.1431 -33% 0.91%
2024-04-18 0.2134 60.9% 1.39%
2023-10-19 0.1327 -30.7% 1.08%
2023-04-20 0.1915 59.6% 1.65%
2022-10-20 0.12 -31.6% 1.3%
2022-04-21 0.1754 53.5% 1.97%
2021-10-21 0.1142 -30.8% 1.63%
2021-04-22 0.165 52.1% 2.75%
2020-10-22 0.1084 -31.9% 2.18%
2020-08-06 0.1592 32.5% N/A
2020-04-16 0.1201 0% N/A

BSP Dividend FAQ

BAE Systems plc is a multinational defense, aerospace, and security company operating globally, with a presence in the US, UK, Middle East, Australia, Japan, and Europe. The company is organized into five business segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence, offering a diverse range of products and services, including electronic warfare systems, combat vehicles, naval ship repair, and cybersecurity solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of BSP?

As of August 2025, BSP`s dividend yield is 2.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.38 GBP by the current share price of 20.50.

Does BSP pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, BSP paid a dividend of 0.38 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-17 and the payout was 0.23765 GBP.

How often does BSP pay dividends?

BSP pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, BSP has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-04-17.

Will BSP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.23765 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-04-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for BAE Systems (BSP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BSP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BSP?

BSP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.71% per year.
Negative growth: BSP's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BSP?

BSP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.76%. If you bought BSP's shares at 5.04 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.38 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.76% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BSP?

BSP Payout Consistency is 95.3%. 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: BAE Systems has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BSP have a good Dividend Yield?

BSP`s 2.41% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BSP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BSP is 50.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BSP?

BSP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.04%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BSP Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

BAE Systems`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.00% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has BAE Systems ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1984 1,023,100,800
1985 1,023,100,800
1986 1,023,100,800
1987 1,023,100,800
1988 1,030,057,900 +0.68%
1989 1,048,064,500 +1.75%
1990 1,054,612,300 +0.62%
1991 1,141,250,300 +8.22%
1992 1,520,324,200 +33.22%
1993 1,521,532,700 +0.08%
1994 1,538,400,000 +1.11%
1995 1,705,200,000 +10.84%
1996 1,717,600,000 +0.73%
1997 1,810,000,000 +5.38%
1998 1,973,000,000 +9.01%
1999 2,073,000,000 +5.07%
2000 2,992,000,000 +44.33%
2001 3,034,000,000 +1.4%
2002 3,053,000,000 +0.63%
2003 3,057,000,000 +0.13%
2004 3,058,000,000 +0.03%
2005 3,332,000,000 +8.96%
2006 3,382,000,000 +1.5%
2007 3,466,000,000 +2.48%
2008 3,528,000,000 +1.79%
2009 3,536,000,000 +0.23%
2010 3,471,000,000 -1.84%
2011 3,382,000,000 -2.56%
2012 3,258,000,000 -3.67%
2013 3,243,000,000 -0.46%
2014 3,166,000,000 -2.37%
2015 3,175,000,000 +0.28%
2016 3,194,000,000 +0.6%
2017 3,199,000,000 +0.16%
2018 3,199,000,000
2019 3,208,000,000 +0.28%
2020 3,212,000,000 +0.12%
2021 3,203,000,000 -0.28%
2022 3,143,000,000 -1.87%
2023 3,068,000,000 -2.39%
2024 3,054,000,000 -0.46%

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.