BMW Dividend History & Analysis | 5.5% Yield

BMW has a dividend yield of 5.5% and paid 4.3 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.54%
Payout Ratio 47.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.87%
Consistency Lifetime 90.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.41%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 63.24%

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: 21.1%
Total Return 5y: 73%

Top Dividend Payers in Automobile Manufacturers

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MBG 60,477 M 8.45% 10.8%
F 54,667 M 7.14% 8.55%
RNO 10,928 M 4.72% 5.97%
HMC 40,773 M 4.75% 5.81%
TM 310,598 M 3.53% 4.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RNO 10,928 M 197% 69.7%
RACE 58,513 M 58.6% 98.2%
F 54,667 M 65.5% 75.1%
P911 44,401 M 51.2% 98.8%
GM 77,707 M 46.9% 78.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Automobile Manufacturers

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Toyota Motor
 3.53% Yield

BMW Dividend History: Last 43 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-15 2025-05-19 Final 4.3 -28.3% 5.51%
2024-05-16 2024-05-21 Final 6 -29.4% 6.19%
2023-05-12 2023-05-16 Final 8.5 46.6% 8.48%
2022-05-12 2022-05-16 Final 5.8 250.5% 7.67%
2021-05-14 2021-05-18 Final 1.6549 -12.9% 2%
2021-05-13 1.9 -24% 2.31%
2020-05-15 2020-05-19 Final 2.5 -28.6% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-21 Final 3.5 -12.5% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-22 Final 4 14.3% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 Final 3.5 9.4% N/A
2016-05-13 2016-05-13 Final 3.2 10.3% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-14 Final 2.9 11.5% N/A
2014-05-16 2014-05-16 Final 2.6 4% N/A
2013-05-15 2013-05-15 Final 2.5 8.7% N/A
2012-05-17 2.3 76.9% N/A
2011-05-16 2011-05-16 Final 1.3 333.3% N/A
2010-05-17 2010-05-17 Final 0.3 0% N/A
2009-05-15 0.3 0% N/A
2008-12-31 2008-12-31 Final 0.3 -71.7% N/A
2008-05-09 1.06 -47% N/A
2008-04-24 2 88.7% N/A
2007-12-31 2007-12-31 Final 1.06 51.4% N/A
2007-05-16 0.7 -52.7% N/A
2007-01-30 1.48 111.4% N/A
2006-12-31 2006-12-31 Final 0.7 9.4% N/A
2006-05-17 0.64 -51.5% N/A
2006-02-10 1.32 112.9% N/A
2005-05-13 0.62 -49.6% N/A
2005-02-04 1.23 112.1% N/A
2004-05-14 0.58 -45.3% N/A
2004-02-06 1.06 103.8% N/A
2003-05-16 0.52 -50.9% N/A
2003-02-14 1.06 103.8% N/A
2002-05-17 0.52 -73.5% N/A
2002-02-11 1.96 326.1% N/A
2001-05-16 0.46 15% N/A
2000-05-17 0.4 -96.1% N/A
1999-05-19 10.2259 0% N/A
1998-05-13 10.2257 33.3% N/A
1997-05-16 7.6693 11.1% N/A
1996-05-15 6.9025 8% N/A
1995-05-18 6.3912 0% N/A
1994-05-20 6.3912 0% N/A

BMW Dividend FAQ

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles, motorcycles, spare parts, and related services worldwide through its Automotive, Motorcycles, and Financial Services segments. Its core brands include BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce for cars, and BMW Motorrad for motorcycles, while its financial arm offers leasing, credit, and fleet solutions via the Alphabet brand.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMW?

As of February 2026, BMW`s dividend yield is 5.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.30 EUR by the current share price of 88.44.

Does BMW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BMW paid a dividend of 4.30 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-15 and the payout was 4.3 EUR.

How often does BMW pay dividends?

BMW pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, BMW has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-15.

BMW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMW for the next 4 payments are between 0.085 (-98.0%) and 0.189 (-95.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BMW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 4.3 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMW?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of BMW?

BMW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.87% per year.
Strong growth: BMW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMW?

BMW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.41%. If you bought BMW's shares at 51.12 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.30 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.41% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMW?

BMW Payout Consistency is 90.9%. 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: Bayerische Motoren Werke has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BMW have a good Dividend Yield?

BMW`s 5.54% 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 BMW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMW is 47.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMW?

BMW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.24%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BMW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BMW's Outstanding Shares?

Bayerische Motoren Werke's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.82% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BMW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 23, 1999 with a ratio of 71371:2745.

This was a forward split: Each share became 26 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
2009 653,878,200
2010 654,660,600 +0.12%
2011 655,158,400 +0.08%
2012 655,566,600 +0.06%
2013 655,989,400 +0.06%
2014 656,255,000 +0.04%
2015 656,494,700 +0.04%
2016 656,804,600 +0.05%
2017 657,109,600 +0.05%
2018 657,600,600 +0.07%
2019 658,441,600 +0.13%
2020 659,040,600 +0.09%
2021 661,400,000 +0.36%
2022 646,218,300 -2.3%
2023 633,748,100 -1.93%
2024 622,518,900 -1.77%
2025 610,948,900 -1.86%

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 02:41