BSP Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

BSP has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 0.42 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.80%
Payout Ratio 50.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.95%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.86%
Payout FCF 38.7%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 58.00%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
TDG 67,013 M 6.90% 16.76%
LDO 35,142 M 1.14% 17.11%
RHM 66,489 M 1.54% 14.36%
AM 26,312 M 3.28% 5.10%
HO 54,251 M 2.89% 5.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HWM 104,512 M 82.12% 87.2%
TDG 67,013 M 69.44% 44.3%
GE 315,288 M 63.94% 95.4%
SAF 136,625 M 61.15% 88.2%
LDO 35,142 M 54.87% 50.8%
Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense AM Dassault Aviation
3.28% Yield MTX MTU Aero Engines
1.86% Yield
BSP Dividend History: Last 14 Payments (GBP) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-23 0.2613 +68.9% 1.1%
2025-10-23 0.1547 -34.5% 0.71%
2025-04-17 0.2361 +66.1% 1.17%
2024-10-24 0.1421 -33% 0.9%
2024-04-18 0.212 +60.9% 1.38%
2023-10-19 0.1318 -30.7% 1.08%
2023-04-20 0.1902 +59.6% 1.64%
2022-10-20 0.1192 -31.6% 1.29%
2022-04-21 0.1742 +53.5% 1.95%
2021-10-21 0.1135 -30.8% 1.62%
2021-04-22 0.1639 +52.1% N/A
2020-10-22 0.1077 -31.9% N/A
2020-08-06 0.1582 +31.7% N/A
2020-04-16 0.1201 0% N/A

BSP Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of BSP?

As of May 2026, BSP's dividend yield is 1.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.42 GBP by the current share price of 22.95.

Does BSP pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, BSP paid a dividend of 0.42 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-23 and the payout was 0.26129 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 2026-04-23.

BSP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BSP for the next payments are between 0.185 (-29.2%) and 0.27 (+3.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.30%.

Will BSP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.26129 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-23. 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 8.95% 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 8.86%. If you bought BSP's shares at 5.44 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.42 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.86% 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 1.80% 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 50.2%. 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 58.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BSP Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in BSP's Outstanding Shares?

BAE Systems's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.6% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -94.4%). 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 BSP ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1984 1,023,100,800 0%
1985 1,023,100,800 0%
1986 1,023,100,800 0%
1987 1,023,100,800 0%
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 0%
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%
2025 3,033,583,000 -0.67%

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: 2026-05-16 02:38 UTC