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.

Yield 12m 1.91%
Payout Ratio 50.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.98%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.65%
Payout FCF 45.0%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 54.82%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
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%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
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%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC
Northrop Grumman
1.73% Yield
FII
Lisi S.A
1.41% Yield
LMT
Lockheed Martin
2.94% Yield
GD
General Dynamics
1.91% Yield
HII

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

B​AE 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.

BSP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BSP's Outstanding Shares?

BAE Systems's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

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
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%
2025 3,028,000,000 -0.85%

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