BHP
BHP Group Limited
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: BHP
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 6, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.93%
Payout ratio: 65.8%
BHP Group Limited's most recent dividend was on Mar 6, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.46 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.66 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.93% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.26, or 22% from the previous payment.
BHP dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
BHP Group Limited Dividend yield
BHP Group Limited's dividend yield of 2.93% is higher than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.73%, BHP Group Limited's dividend yield is 69% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 8.2% of the last 5 years.
BHP Dividend history
BHP Group Limited has been paying dividends since 2000. BHP has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 87% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 43%.
BHP Group Limited Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.46 | 3.7% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.2 | 4.04% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1 | 4.94% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $1.48 | 5.52% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.44 | 5.26% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.6 | 6.14% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.8 | 8.73% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $3.5 | 13.03% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $3 | 17.39% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $4 | 12.99% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $2.02 | 6.76% |
| Mar 2, 2021 | $2.02 | 3.9% |
| Sep 3, 2020 | $1.1 | 4.52% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $1.3 | 6.64% |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $1.56 | 9.53% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $1.1 | 8.48% |
| Jan 10, 2019 | $2.04 | 9.26% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $1.26 | 5.24% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $1.1 | 4.38% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.86 | 3.76% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.8 | 2.96% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | $0.28 | 2% |
| Mar 9, 2016 | $0.32 | 5.79% |
| Sep 9, 2015 | $1.24 | 7.29% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $1.24 | 5.44% |
BHP Group Limited dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BHP Group Limited's payout ratio of 65.8% is above the Basic Materials sector and its peers average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 29.8%, BHP Group Limited's payout ratio is 121% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BHP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALE Vale S.A. | 7.43% | $1.17 | 212.4% |
| BHP BHP Group Limited | 2.93% | $2.66 | 65.8% |
| SCCO Southern Copper Corporation | 1.95% | $3.7 | 61.6% |
| NEM NEWMONT Corp | 1.02% | $1.02 | 13.2% |
| AA Alcoa Corp | 0.58% | $0.4 | 10.2% |
| FCX Freeport-Mcmoran Inc | 0.44% | $0.3 | 16% |
Frequently asked questions
Does BHP Group Limited pay a dividend?
Yes, BHP Group Limited has paid two dividends in the last 12 months. BHP has been paying dividends since 2000.
When was BHP's last dividend?
BHP Group Limited's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 6, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.46 per share.
How much dividend does BHP Group Limited pay (per share)?
On an annual basis BHP pays $2.66 per share.
What is BHP Group Limited's dividend yield?
BHP Group Limited's current dividend yield is 2.93%.
How often does BHP Group Limited pay dividends?
BHP Group Limited typically pays two dividends per year.
What is BHP Group Limited's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of BHP Group Limited is 65.8%.
Does BHP Group Limited pay a good dividend?
BHP Group Limited's dividend yield is higher than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.