BMY
Bristol Myers Squibb
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Healthcare
- NYSE: BMY
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 2, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.63%
Payout ratio: 70%
Bristol Myers Squibb's last dividend payment of $0.63 per share was made to shareholders on record before Apr 2, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $2.5 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 4.63%.
BMY dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend yield
BMY has a dividend yield of 4.63% which is above the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.77%, Bristol Myers Squibb's dividend yield is 162% higher. The historical 5-year average of BMY's dividend yield is 4.0%, which is below the current yield.
BMY Dividend history
Bristol Myers Squibb has been paying dividends for the last 35 years. According to our records BMY has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 2.5% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 11%.
Bristol Myers Squibb Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.63 | 4.19% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.63 | 4.66% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.62 | 5.46% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.62 | 5.24% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.62 | 4.41% |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.62 | 4.28% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.6 | 4.45% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.6 | 5.98% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.6 | 4.55% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.6 | 4.44% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.57 | 4.04% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.57 | 3.55% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.57 | 3.14% |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $0.57 | 3.05% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.54 | 3.08% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.54 | 2.74% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.54 | 2.82% |
| Jan 6, 2022 | $0.54 | 3.27% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.49 | 3.31% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $0.49 | 2.88% |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.49 | 2.98% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.49 | 2.97% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $0.45 | 3.01% |
| Jul 2, 2020 | $0.45 | 2.98% |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.45 | 3.12% |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.45 | 2.65% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 3.31% |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 3.5% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.41 | 3.47% |
| Jan 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 3.57% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.57% |
| Jul 5, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.84% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.54% |
| Jan 4, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.54% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.45% |
| Jul 5, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.75% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.9% |
| Jan 4, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.59% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.38 | 2.77% |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.38 | 2.07% |
| Mar 30, 2016 | $0.38 | 2.36% |
| Dec 30, 2015 | $0.38 | 2.14% |
| Sep 30, 2015 | $0.37 | 2.5% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.37 | 2.17% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $0.37 | 2.3% |
Bristol Myers Squibb dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BMY has a payout ratio of 70% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Bristol Myers Squibb's payout ratio is 81% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BMY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.82% | $1.72 | 131.3% |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 4.63% | $2.5 | 70% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.25% | $4.77 | 68% |
| ABBV AbbVie Inc | 3.11% | $6.74 | 332% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.95% | $3.36 | 94.1% |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 2.9% | $9.8 | 67.7% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.76% | $2.44 | 68% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.29% | $5.24 | 60% |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 1.82% | $3.18 | 47.4% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.59% | $6.46 | 22.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Bristol Myers Squibb pay a dividend?
Yes, Bristol Myers Squibb has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. BMY has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was BMY's last dividend?
Bristol Myers Squibb's last regular dividend was on Apr 2, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.63 per share.
How much dividend does Bristol Myers Squibb pay (per share)?
On an annual basis BMY pays $2.5 per share.
What is Bristol Myers Squibb's dividend yield?
Bristol Myers Squibb's current dividend yield is 4.63%.
How often does Bristol Myers Squibb pay dividends?
Bristol Myers Squibb has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Bristol Myers Squibb's dividend payout ratio?
Bristol Myers Squibb's dividend payout ratio is 70%.
Does Bristol Myers Squibb pay a good dividend?
Bristol Myers Squibb's dividend yield is above the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.