BAC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

BAC has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 1.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.87%
Payout Ratio 28.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.48%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.30%
Payout FCF 75.8%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 67.17%

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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13.5%
Total Return 5y: 41.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BAMI 23,224 M 9.86% 98.2%
CIB 17,113 M 20.1% 41.9%
SAB 17,229 M 7.21% 57.9%
BBVA 116,129 M 5.41% 40.0%
ISP 102,528 M 6.94% 35.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BMPS 24,633 M 244% 34.6%
BAP 26,554 M 99.2% 83.3%
BAMI 23,224 M 105% 49.1%
CABK 78,882 M 103% 83.2%
UNI 7,202 M 83.5% 78.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya
 4.54% Yield
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.41% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
CABK
Caixabank
 5.04% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
 3.26% Yield

BAC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 2026-03-27 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.58%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-26 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.52%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% 0.56%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.58%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.63%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.55%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% 0.65%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.61%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.7%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.79%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% 0.83%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.79%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.65%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.59%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% 0.66%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.58%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.49%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.47%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.21 16.7% 0.51%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.42%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.18 20% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.15 25% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.12 60% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.075 50% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-24 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-26 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.05 400% N/A
2014-06-20 2014-06-24 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A

BAC Dividend FAQ

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is a diversified financial institution serving a global client base. Its operations span consumer banking, wealth management, global banking, and global markets. Diversified banks typically generate revenue from interest income on loans and non-interest income from fees and commissions.

What is the Dividend Yield of BAC?

As of March 2026, BAC`s dividend yield is 2.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.10 USD by the current share price of 47.16.

Does BAC pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, BAC paid a dividend of 1.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-06 and the payout was 0.28 USD.

How often does BAC pay dividends?

BAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BAC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-06.

BAC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BAC for the next payments are between 0.275 (-1.8%) and 0.299 (+6.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BAC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of America (BAC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BAC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of America (BAC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BAC?

BAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.48% per year.
Strong growth: BAC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BAC?

BAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.30%. If you bought BAC's shares at 33.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BAC?

BAC Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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: Bank of America has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BAC have a good Dividend Yield?

BAC`s 2.87% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BAC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BAC is 28.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BAC?

BAC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BAC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BAC's Outstanding Shares?

Bank of America's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.25% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 BAC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 30, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 1,019,149,000
1993 1,089,474,000 +6.9%
1994 1,118,760,000 +2.69%
1995 1,211,905,000 +8.33%
1996 1,202,778,000 -0.75%
1997 1,439,420,000 +19.67%
1998 3,521,275,000 +144.63%
1999 3,366,917,000 -4.38%
2000 3,250,435,000 -3.46%
2001 3,156,522,000 -2.89%
2002 3,047,799,000 -3.44%
2003 2,933,402,000 -3.75%
2004 7,327,993,500 +149.81%
2005 7,327,993,500
2006 7,327,993,500
2007 7,327,993,500
2008 7,327,993,500
2009 8,634,565,000 +17.83%
2010 10,036,575,000 +16.24%
2011 11,124,523,000 +10.84%
2012 10,884,921,000 -2.15%
2013 11,404,438,000 +4.77%
2014 11,273,773,000 -1.15%
2015 11,153,169,000 -1.07%
2016 10,958,621,000 -1.74%
2017 10,621,809,000 -3.07%
2018 9,996,000,000 -5.89%
2019 9,079,500,000 -9.17%
2020 8,785,000,000 -3.24%
2021 8,304,700,000 -5.47%
2022 8,155,700,000 -1.79%
2023 8,062,500,000 -1.14%
2024 7,843,700,000 -2.71%
2025 7,546,900,000 -3.78%

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: 2026-03-15 02:18