BKH Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

BKH has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 3.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.39%
Payout Ratio 66.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.24%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.75%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 71.70%
Ex-Dividend in 8 days: Buy before Feb 17, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 26.1%
Total Return 5y: 43.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 25,560 M 4.61% 7.84%
AVA 3,360 M 5.04% 6.46%
BIP 16,895 M 5.22% 6.03%
NGG 84,736 M 4.30% 7.35%
NWE 4,167 M 4.62% 5.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 25,560 M 18.9% 94.9%
CNP 25,710 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 35,730 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 27,937 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 20,836 M 6.21% 93.0%

BKH 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
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-01 0.703 4% N/A
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.676 0% 0.98%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.676 0% 1.11%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.676 0% 1.17%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.676 4% 1.15%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.05%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.14%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.16%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.65 4% 1.27%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.2%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.12%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.98%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.98%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.625 5% 0.93%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.595 0% 0.76%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.595 0% 0.78%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.595 0% 0.89%
2021-11-16 2021-11-17 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.595 5.3% 0.91%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% 0.79%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% 0.84%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% 0.92%
2020-11-16 2020-11-17 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.565 5.6% N/A
2020-08-17 2020-08-18 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.535 5.9% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.505 6.3% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.475 6.7% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.445 6% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-17 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.42 3.7% N/A
2015-11-13 2015-11-17 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2015-08-14 2015-08-18 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.405 3.8% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A

BKH Dividend FAQ

Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:BKH) is a U.S.-based utility holding company that runs two primary businesses: Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities. The electric segment serves roughly 225 k customers across Colorado, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, operating 1,394 MW of generation (mix of wind, natural-gas and coal) and over 9,100 mi of transmission and distribution lines. The gas segment reaches about 1.13 M customers in seven states, managing 4,648 mi of intrastate pipelines, 44,524 mi of distribution mains, seven storage sites, and roughly 50,000 hp of compression equipment, while also offering appliance repair and industrial electrical construction services.

What is the Dividend Yield of BKH?

As of February 2026, BKH`s dividend yield is 4.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.41 USD by the current share price of 72.30.

Does BKH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BKH paid a dividend of 3.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-17 and the payout was 0.703 USD.

How often does BKH pay dividends?

BKH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BKH has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-17.

BKH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BKH for the next 4 payments are between 0.702 (-0.1%) and 0.725 (+3.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BKH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.703 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Black Hills (BKH) is 2026-02-17.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BKH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Black Hills (BKH) is 2026-02-17.

What is the Dividend Growth of BKH?

BKH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.24% per year.
Strong growth: BKH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BKH?

BKH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.75%. If you bought BKH's shares at 50.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BKH?

BKH Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Black Hills has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BKH have a good Dividend Yield?

BKH`s 4.39% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BKH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BKH is 66.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BKH?

BKH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BKH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BKH's Outstanding Shares?

Black Hills's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 5.3% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has BKH ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 11, 1998 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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 20,313,000
1986 20,432,000 +0.59%
1987 20,454,000 +0.11%
1988 20,493,000 +0.19%
1989 20,967,700 +2.32%
1990 20,303,000 -3.17%
1991 20,740,700 +2.16%
1992 20,333,300 -1.96%
1993 21,481,500 +5.65%
1994 21,428,600 -0.25%
1995 21,621,600 +0.9%
1996 22,051,300 +1.99%
1997 21,794,900 -1.16%
1998 21,428,600 -1.68%
1999 21,410,000 -0.09%
2000 23,393,000 +9.26%
2001 26,968,000 +15.28%
2002 27,411,000 +1.64%
2003 32,811,000 +19.7%
2004 33,009,000 +0.6%
2005 33,460,000 +1.37%
2006 35,577,000 +6.33%
2007 38,399,000 +7.93%
2008 38,563,000 +0.43%
2009 39,009,000 +1.16%
2010 39,761,000 +1.93%
2011 43,969,000 +10.58%
2012 44,312,000 +0.78%
2013 44,554,000 +0.55%
2014 44,671,800 +0.26%
2015 51,192,100 +14.6%
2016 54,400,000 +6.27%
2017 54,900,000 +0.92%
2018 58,300,000 +6.19%
2019 61,418,000 +5.35%
2020 62,661,000 +2.02%
2021 64,130,000 +2.34%
2022 65,428,000 +2.02%
2023 68,000,000 +3.93%
2024 71,600,000 +5.29%
2025 75,400,000 +5.31%

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: 2026-02-03 04:24