BC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

BC has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.84%
Payout Ratio 97.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.77%
Consistency Lifetime 95.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.07%
Payout FCF 28.4%
Streak Years 44
Dividend Rating 68.10%

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.

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CDA 1,556 M 6.66% 9.06%
JAKK 203 M 5.10% 12.0%
TRI 3,829 M 2.61% 2.74%
GOLF 5,426 M 1.58% 2.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GOLF 5,426 M 15.9% 100%
SWBI 495 M 15.7% 100%
CDA 1,556 M 9.76% 78.8%
JOUT 495 M 9.15% 74.3%
PII 3,591 M 1.55% 94.7%

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BC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-26 2025-11-26 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.65%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.68%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.83%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% 0.69%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.53%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.55%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.5%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.42 5% 0.47%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.51%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.49%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.52%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.4 9.6% 0.46%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.52%
2022-08-23 2022-08-24 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.45%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.46%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.365 9% 0.4%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.33%
2021-08-23 2021-08-24 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.33%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.335 24.1% 0.31%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.3%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.27 12.5% N/A
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-11 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-05-18 2020-05-19 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.24 14.3% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-05-20 2019-05-21 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-02-25 2019-02-26 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-05-21 2018-05-22 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.19 15.2% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2017-05-19 2017-05-23 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.165 10% N/A
2016-08-19 2016-08-23 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-05-20 2016-05-24 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-02-19 2016-02-23 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 20% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-02-20 2015-02-24 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2014-08-21 2014-08-25 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.125 25% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2013-11-18 2013-11-20 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.1 100% N/A
2012-11-16 2012-11-20 2012-12-14 Annual 0.05 0% N/A

BC Dividend FAQ

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of recreational marine products across four operating segments: Propulsion (outboard, sterndrive and in-board engines under the Mercury family), Engine Parts & Accessories (after-market components and lubricants), Navico Group (marine electronics and sensors under brands such as Simrad, Lowrance and B&G) and Boat (consumer-facing brands like Sea Ray, Bayliner, Boston Whaler and Lund). The company serves boat builders, marine dealers and end-consumers in the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific and Canada, leveraging an integrated supply chain that spans OEM sales to aftermarket distribution.

What is the Dividend Yield of BC?

As of February 2026, BC`s dividend yield is 2.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 87.88.

Does BC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BC paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-26 and the payout was 0.43 USD.

How often does BC pay dividends?

BC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-26.

BC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BC for the next 4 payments are between 0.351 (-18.4%) and 0.389 (-9.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.43 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Brunswick (BC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Brunswick (BC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BC?

BC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.77% per year.
Strong growth: BC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BC?

BC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.07%. If you bought BC's shares at 83.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BC?

BC Payout Consistency is 95.7%. 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: Brunswick has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BC have a good Dividend Yield?

BC`s 2.84% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BC is 97.2%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of BC?

BC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BC's Outstanding Shares?

Brunswick's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.49% 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 BC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 10, 1987 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
1985 83,980,000
1986 84,070,000 +0.11%
1987 89,182,000 +6.08%
1988 86,960,000 -2.49%
1989 86,470,600 -0.56%
1990 85,000,000 -1.7%
1991 87,142,900 +2.52%
1992 100,000,000 +14.75%
1993 94,285,700 -5.71%
1994 95,714,300 +1.52%
1995 98,695,700 +3.11%
1996 99,434,000 +0.75%
1997 99,830,500 +0.4%
1998 92,903,200 -6.94%
1999 91,500,000 -1.51%
2000 87,800,000 -4.04%
2001 89,700,000 +2.16%
2002 90,600,000 +1%
2003 95,600,000 +5.52%
2004 99,000,000 +3.56%
2005 96,600,000 -2.42%
2006 92,000,000 -4.76%
2007 88,300,000 -4.02%
2008 88,400,000 +0.11%
2009 88,600,000 +0.23%
2010 92,500,000 +4.4%
2011 92,300,000 -0.22%
2012 90,000,000 -2.49%
2013 94,400,000 +4.89%
2014 93,800,000 -0.64%
2015 92,100,000 -1.81%
2016 91,200,000 -0.98%
2017 88,400,000 -3.07%
2018 88,000,000 -0.45%
2019 85,600,000 -2.73%
2020 79,000,000 -7.71%
2021 78,000,000 -1.27%
2022 72,800,000 -6.67%
2023 69,100,000 -5.08%
2024 66,600,000 -3.62%
2025 65,700,000 -1.35%

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: 2026-01-30 14:19