BP Dividend History & Analysis | 5.8% Yield

BP has a dividend yield of 5.8% and paid 1.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.84%
Payout Ratio 85.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.03%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.39%
Payout FCF 47.4%
Streak Years 56
Dividend Rating 84.51%

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: 29.4%
Total Return 5y: 127.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Oil & Gas

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PBR 84,279 M 10.3% 37.4%
EC 26,967 M 16.7% 24.3%
EQNR 66,059 M 7.38% 16.1%
TTE 154,667 M 6.04% 16.1%
E 61,684 M 6.47% 13.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OXY 44,719 M 121% 91.6%
CVE 37,200 M 68.6% 80.9%
EC 26,967 M 101% 66.8%
IMO 50,463 M 25.9% 92.0%
EQNR 66,059 M 31.1% 90.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Integrated Oil & Gas

EQNR
Equinor ASA
 7.38% Yield
TTE
TotalEnergies SE
 6.04% Yield
IMO
Imperial Oil
 2.65% Yield
SU
Suncor Energy
 4.24% Yield
TTE
TotalEnergies SE
 5.92% Yield

BP 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
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.4992 1% 1.39%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.4942 3% 1.45%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.61%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.41%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.64%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.48 11.3% 1.45%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.4312 -1.1% 1.16%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.4362 0% 1.25%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-19 Quarterly 0.4362 0% 1.25%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.4362 10% 1.16%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.3966 0% 1.11%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.3966 10.1% 0.98%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.3604 0% 1.09%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.3604 10% 1.15%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.3276 0% 1.1%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.3276 0% 1.01%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.3276 0% 1.17%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.3276 4% 1.28%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.315 0% 1.2%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.315 0% 1.38%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.315 -50% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.63 2.4% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.615 0.8% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.61 2.5% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-21 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-11 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-24 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.595 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.595 -0.8% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.6 2.6% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.585 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-20 Quarterly 0.585 2.6% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.57 5.6% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-20 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A

BP Dividend FAQ

BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP) is a London-based integrated energy group operating worldwide across three segments: Gas & Low-Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products. The firm’s portfolio spans natural-gas production, oil extraction, refining, marketing, and trading, plus renewable-energy activities such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel, as well as downstream businesses like EV charging, Castrol lubricants, and convenience retail.

What is the Dividend Yield of BP?

As of February 2026, BP`s dividend yield is 5.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.95 USD by the current share price of 39.01.

Does BP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BP paid a dividend of 1.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.4992 USD.

How often does BP pay dividends?

BP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

BP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BP for the next 4 payments are between 0.411 (-17.7%) and 0.481 (-3.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4992 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for BP (BP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BP?

BP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.0% per year.
Strong growth: BP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BP?

BP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.4%. If you bought BP's shares at 17.15 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BP?

BP Payout Consistency is 95.0%. 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: BP has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BP have a good Dividend Yield?

BP`s 5.84% 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 BP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BP is 85.7%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of BP?

BP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 84.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BP's Outstanding Shares?

BP's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.55% 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 BP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 4, 1999 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 2,437,333,200
1986 2,441,333,500 +0.16%
1987 3,287,333,500 +34.65%
1988 4,042,000,000 +22.96%
1989 3,602,729,700 -10.87%
1990 3,571,537,000 -0.87%
1991 3,590,648,000 +0.54%
1992 3,582,451,400 -0.23%
1993 3,628,687,200 +1.29%
1994 3,658,873,200 +0.83%
1995 3,704,450,000 +1.25%
1996 3,723,730,700 +0.52%
1997 3,497,662,500 -6.07%
1998 3,539,662,200 +1.2%
1999 3,245,752,900 -8.3%
2000 3,700,573,500 +14.01%
2001 3,763,452,000 +1.7%
2002 3,742,022,500 -0.57%
2003 3,709,210,500 -0.88%
2004 3,605,152,000 -2.81%
2005 3,556,070,000 -1.36%
2006 3,347,452,000 -5.87%
2007 3,198,504,500 -4.45%
2008 3,156,919,500 -1.3%
2009 3,156,200,500 -0.02%
2010 3,168,170,000 +0.38%
2011 3,202,641,000 +1.09%
2012 3,196,307,000 -0.2%
2013 3,133,671,000 -1.96%
2014 3,055,349,000 -2.5%
2015 3,061,511,000 +0.2%
2016 3,184,599,800 +4.02%
2017 3,321,609,200 +4.3%
2018 3,355,514,500 +1.02%
2019 3,391,968,000 +1.09%
2020 3,388,221,000 -0.11%
2021 3,324,504,000 -1.88%
2022 3,084,904,000 -7.21%
2023 2,878,262,300 -6.7%
2024 2,647,531,000 -8.02%
2025 2,622,505,000 -0.95%

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 02:38