BSP Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
BSP has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.39 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDG | 80,442 M | 6.90% | 18.1% |
| RHM | 96,202 M | 0.51% | 10.0% |
| PKE | 488 M | 3.01% | 4.53% |
| LMT | 146,757 M | 2.94% | 4.53% |
| AM | 29,058 M | 1.54% | 5.65% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDG | 80,442 M | 69.4% | 44.3% |
| SAF | 148,066 M | 61.2% | 88.3% |
| RHM | 96,202 M | 41.9% | 90.5% |
| HAG | 11,402 M | 40.0% | 100% |
| FII | 2,886 M | 29.2% | 91.7% |
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BSP Dividend History: Last 13 Payments (GBP) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 | 0.1563 | -34.5% | 0.72% | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 0.2386 | 66.1% | 1.18% | |||
| 2024-10-24 | 0.1436 | -33% | 0.91% | |||
| 2024-04-18 | 0.2142 | 60.9% | 1.39% | |||
| 2023-10-19 | 0.1332 | -30.7% | 1.09% | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 0.1922 | 59.6% | 1.66% | |||
| 2022-10-20 | 0.1204 | -31.6% | 1.3% | |||
| 2022-04-21 | 0.176 | 53.5% | 1.97% | |||
| 2021-10-21 | 0.1146 | -30.8% | 1.64% | |||
| 2021-04-22 | 0.1656 | 52.1% | 2.76% | |||
| 2020-10-22 | 0.1089 | -31.9% | N/A | |||
| 2020-08-06 | 0.1598 | 33% | 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 business segments – Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime and Cyber & Intelligence – each delivering a mix of hardware (e.g., combat vehicles, submarines, aircraft) and high-tech services (e.g., electronic-warfare suites, cyber-security for national-security customers).
What is the Dividend Yield of BSP?
As of February 2026, BSP`s dividend yield is 1.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.39 GBP by the current share price of 21.69.Does BSP pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, 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 0.15633 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 0.146 (-6.6%) and 0.288 (+84.2%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will BSP pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15633 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 8.98% per year.
Strong growth: BSP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of BSP?
BSP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.65%. If you bought BSP's shares at 4.73 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.39 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.65% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of BSP?
BSP Payout Consistency is 96.0%.
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: BAE Systems has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does BSP have a good Dividend Yield?
BSP`s 1.91% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth 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 54.82%. 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.
- 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: 2026-02-04 02:41