BCS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

BCS has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 0.43 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.53%
Payout Ratio 23.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 27.16%
Consistency Lifetime 89.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.36%
Payout FCF 40.8%
Streak Years 39
Dividend Rating 70.48%

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: 77.5%
Total Return 5y: 287.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 19,893 M 20.1% 37.8%
INGA 84,914 M 6.79% 36.0%
ING 86,532 M 6.57% 32.7%
ITUB 95,710 M 12.2% 17.5%
ABN 30,174 M 6.27% 22.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 28,286 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 19,893 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,774 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 104,583 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.44% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
USB
U.S. Bancorp
 4.33% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
 3.26% Yield
NWG
Natwest
 5.11% Yield

BCS 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
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-16 Semiannual 0.16 -41.6% 0.81%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-04-04 Semiannual 0.274 83.9% 1.75%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-20 Semiannual 0.149 -44.2% 1.27%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-03 Semiannual 0.267 90.7% 3.13%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-15 Semiannual 0.14 -42.6% 1.85%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-31 Semiannual 0.244 125.9% 2.9%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-16 Semiannual 0.108 -50.2% 1.28%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-04-05 Semiannual 0.217 95.5% 2.31%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-17 Semiannual 0.111 101.8% 1.07%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-04-01 Annual 0.055 -82.4% 0.59%
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-04-03 SemiAnnual 0.312 115.2% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-23 Semiannual 0.145 -30.6% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-04-05 Semiannual 0.209 59.5% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-17 Semiannual 0.131 18% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-04-05 Semiannual 0.111 113.5% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.052 -48% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.1 88.7% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.053 -72.8% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.195 219.7% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0.061 -3.2% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-14 Other 0.063 1.6% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.062 -71.2% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.215 235.9% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.064 -5.9% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.068 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-23 Quarterly 0.068 -70.6% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.231 260.9% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.064 4.9% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.061 -1.6% N/A
2013-05-01 2013-05-03 2013-06-07 Quarterly 0.062 -71.6% N/A
2013-02-20 2013-02-22 2013-03-15 Quarterly 0.218 240.6% N/A
2012-11-07 2012-11-09 2012-12-07 Quarterly 0.064 1.6% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-07 Quarterly 0.063 -3.1% N/A
2012-05-02 2012-05-04 2012-06-08 Quarterly 0.065 -65.6% N/A
2012-02-22 2012-02-24 2012-03-16 Quarterly 0.189 195.3% N/A
2011-11-08 2011-11-10 2011-12-09 Quarterly 0.064 -1.5% N/A
2011-08-10 2011-08-12 2011-09-09 Quarterly 0.065 -1.5% N/A
2011-05-05 2011-05-09 2011-06-10 Quarterly 0.066 -59% N/A
2011-02-23 2011-02-25 2011-03-18 Quarterly 0.161 147.7% N/A
2010-11-17 2010-11-19 2010-12-10 Quarterly 0.065 1.6% N/A
2010-08-11 2010-08-13 2010-09-10 Other 0.064 6.7% N/A
2010-05-12 2010-05-14 2010-06-04 Other 0.06 -36.2% N/A
2010-02-24 2010-02-26 2010-03-19 Other 0.094 40.3% N/A
2009-11-18 2009-11-20 2009-12-11 Other 0.067 -92.5% N/A
2008-08-20 2008-08-22 2008-10-01 Other 0.895 -49% N/A
2008-03-05 2008-03-07 2008-04-25 Other 1.755 87.1% N/A
2007-08-15 2007-08-17 2007-10-01 Other 0.938 -41.4% N/A
2007-03-07 2007-03-09 2007-04-27 Other 1.6 99.5% N/A
2006-08-16 2006-08-18 2006-10-02 Other 0.802 -33.9% N/A
2006-03-01 2006-03-03 2006-04-28 Other 1.214 0% N/A

BCS Dividend FAQ

Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS) is a globally diversified financial services firm headquartered in London, operating across retail banking, credit cards, wholesale and investment banking, wealth management, and investment management. Its business is organized into five segments: Barclays UK, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank & Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, and Barclays US Consumer Bank.

What is the Dividend Yield of BCS?

As of February 2026, BCS`s dividend yield is 2.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.43 USD by the current share price of 26.41.

Does BCS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BCS paid a dividend of 0.43 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-08 and the payout was 0.16 USD.

How often does BCS pay dividends?

BCS pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, BCS has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-08.

BCS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BCS for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BCS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Barclays (BCS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BCS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BCS?

BCS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 27.2% per year.
Strong growth: BCS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCS?

BCS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.36%. If you bought BCS's shares at 6.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.43 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BCS?

BCS Payout Consistency is 89.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Barclays has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BCS have a good Dividend Yield?

BCS`s 2.53% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BCS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BCS is 23.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BCS?

BCS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BCS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BCS's Outstanding Shares?

Barclays's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 51.77% 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 BCS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 19, 2013 with a ratio of 1085:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.08 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 2,947,242,500
1986 2,947,242,500
1987 2,947,242,500
1988 2,947,242,500
1989 3,108,001,000 +5.45%
1990 2,947,242,500 -5.17%
1991 3,108,001,000 +5.45%
1992 3,108,001,000
1993 3,108,001,000
1994 3,108,001,000
1995 3,108,001,000
1996 3,108,001,000
1997 3,108,001,000
1998 3,108,001,000
1999 3,108,001,000
2000 3,108,001,000
2001 3,108,001,000
2002 3,108,001,000
2003 3,108,001,000
2004 3,108,001,000
2005 3,108,001,000
2006 3,108,001,000
2007 3,108,001,000
2008 3,108,001,000
2009 3,591,558,800 +15.56%
2010 3,222,178,300 -10.28%
2011 3,299,975,000 +2.41%
2012 3,329,000,000 +0.88%
2013 4,021,000,000 +20.79%
2014 4,009,000,000 -0.3%
2015 4,204,861,000 +4.89%
2016 4,231,000,000 +0.62%
2017 4,259,250,000 +0.67%
2018 4,277,750,000 +0.43%
2019 4,321,000,000 +1.01%
2020 4,324,500,000 +0.08%
2021 4,265,500,000 -1.36%
2022 4,170,500,000 -2.23%
2023 15,092,000,000 +261.88%
2024 3,817,750,000 -74.7%
2025 3,511,250,000 -8.03%

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: 2026-02-02 02:17