BSP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

BSP has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 0.39 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.33%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.39
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -2.22%
Overall Dividend Rating 43.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.88%
Payout Ratio 50.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 33.33%

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.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 75,916 M 6.68% 18.1%
RHM 76,420 M 0.53% 11.1%
LMT 106,030 M 2.95% 4.23%
HO 54,106 M 1.69% 5.27%
GD 92,281 M 1.76% 4.33%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
HWM 82,364 M 104% 85.9%
TDG 75,916 M 101% 41.6%
SAF 144,345 M 72.3% 83.9%
HO 54,106 M 71.4% 89.5%
HAG 9,324 M 45.5% 100%

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BSP Dividend History: Last 13 Payments (GBP) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-23 0.154 -34.5% 0.71%
2025-04-17 0.2349 66.1% 1.16%
2024-10-24 0.1414 -33% 0.9%
2024-04-18 0.211 60.9% 1.37%
2023-10-19 0.1312 -30.7% 1.07%
2023-04-20 0.1893 59.6% 1.64%
2022-10-20 0.1186 -31.6% 1.28%
2022-04-21 0.1733 53.5% 1.94%
2021-10-21 0.1129 -30.8% 1.61%
2021-04-22 0.1631 52.1% 2.72%
2020-10-22 0.1072 -31.9% N/A
2020-08-06 0.1574 31% N/A
2020-04-16 0.1201 0% N/A

BSP Dividend FAQ

Bae Systems plc (Xetra:BSP) is a global defence, aerospace and security contractor operating across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East, Australia, Japan, Europe and other markets. It is organised into five segments – Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime and Cyber & Intelligence – each delivering a mix of hardware (e.g., combat vehicles, submarines, Eurofighter jets) and high-value services (e.g., ship repair, cyber-security for national-security customers).

What is the Dividend Yield of BSP?

As of December 2025, BSP`s dividend yield is 2.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.39 GBP by the current share price of 19.12.

Does BSP pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, BSP paid a dividend of 0.39 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-23 and the payout was 0.15395 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 2025-10-23.

BSP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BSP for the next 4 payments are between 0.144 (-6.5%) and 0.283 (+83.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will BSP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15395 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-23. 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 -2.22% 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 8.88%. If you bought BSP's shares at 5.01 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.39 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.88% 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 2.33% 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 43.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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.