BBC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield
BBC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Top Dividend Payers in Health
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPH | 1,185 M | 2.0% | 2.90% |
| IHE | 975 M | 2.02% | 2.65% |
| XLV | 41,849 M | 1.74% | 2.32% |
| VHT | 17,634 M | 1.74% | 2.13% |
| FHLC | 2,874 M | 1.54% | 1.84% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTH | 124 M | 1,000% | 14.0% |
| PBE | 266 M | 664% | 31.8% |
| OZEM | 60 M | 674% | 83.3% |
| GNOM | 52 M | 178% | 32.5% |
| XBI | 8,821 M | 82.7% | 49.1% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Health
1.15% Yield
2.00% Yield
1.03% Yield
BBC Dividend History: Last 5 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | 0.655 | 172.9% | 1.67% | |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | Annual | 0.24 | 192.7% | 0.99% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | Annual | 0.082 | -72.4% | 0.36% |
| 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-27 | Annual | 0.297 | 102% | N/A |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-29 | Other | 0.147 | 0% | N/A |
BBC Dividend FAQ
The Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (NYSE ARCA: BBC) is designed to allocate at least 80 % of its capital to the constituents of its underlying index, which tracks U.S.-listed biotechnology firms whose lead drug candidates are in Phase 1-3 clinical trials and have not yet secured FDA marketing approval.
What is the Dividend Yield of BBC?
As of February 2026, BBC`s dividend yield is 1.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.66 USD by the current share price of 40.87.Does BBC pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, BBC paid a dividend of 0.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.655 USD.How often does BBC pay dividends?
BBC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, BBC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.BBC dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BBC for the next 4 payments are between 0.982 (+49.9%) and 0.982 (+49.9%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will BBC pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.655 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus LifeSci Biotech (BBC) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BBC?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus LifeSci Biotech (BBC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of BBC?
BBC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 183% per year.
Strong growth: BBC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of BBC?
BBC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.09%. If you bought BBC's shares at 60.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.09% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of BBC?
BBC Payout Consistency is 32.5%.
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 unstable: Virtus LifeSci Biotech has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does BBC have a good Dividend Yield?
BBC`s 1.63% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BBC?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BBC is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of BBC?
BBC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.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 02:39