BP BP dividend history, payout ratio & dates
BP's last dividend of $0.48 per share was on Feb 21, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $1.88 per share represents a current dividend yield of 6.62%.
Key dates
- BP last dividend date: Feb 21, 2025
BP dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Dividend yield
BP has a dividend yield of 6.62% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 5.06%, BP's dividend yield is 31% higher. Historically BP's dividend yield has averaged at 5.7% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
BP has a history of paying dividends since 2001. Our records of BP show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 10% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 26% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 50%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.48 | 5.54% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.48 | 6.33% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.48 | 5.38% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.436 | 4.7% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.436 | 4.79% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.436 | 4.8% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.436 | 4.29% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.397 | 4.21% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.397 | 3.53% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.36 | 4.18% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.36 | 4.27% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.328 | 4.43% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.328 | 4.02% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.328 | 4.69% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.328 | 4.96% |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.315 | 4.75% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | $0.315 | 7.01% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.315 | 11.94% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.315 | 9.34% |
| May 8, 2020 | $0.63 | 10.36% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.63 | 6.84% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.615 | 6.26% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.615 | 6.62% |
| May 9, 2019 | $0.615 | 5.91% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.615 | 5.84% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.615 | 5.89% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.615 | 5.55% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.6 | 5.23% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.6 | 6.02% |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $0.6 | 5.89% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.6 | 6.64% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.6 | 6.86% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.6 | 7.09% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.6 | 7.15% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | $0.6 | 7.24% |
| May 4, 2016 | $0.595 | 7.61% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.6 | 8.54% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.595 | 6.59% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.6 | 6.69% |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.6 | 5.61% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.6 | 5.87% |
BP dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BP has a payout ratio of 1,340% which is higher than the Energy sector average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 61.1%, BP's payout ratio is 2,093% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP BP plc | 6.68% | $1.88 | 1,340% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 4.94% | $6.6 | 67.6% |
| COP Conocophillips | 3.79% | $3.32 | 42.5% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 3.68% | $3.88 | 49.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does BP pay a dividend?
Yes, BP has been paying dividends for the last 24 years.
When was BP's last dividend?
BP's last regular dividend was on Feb 21, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.48 per share.
How much dividend does BP pay (per share)?
BP's annualized dividend per share is $1.88.
What is BP's dividend yield?
Currently BP's dividend yield is 6.62%.
How often does BP pay dividends?
BP pays dividends quarterly.
What is BP's dividend payout ratio?
BP's dividend payout ratio is 1,340%.
Does BP pay a good dividend?
BP's dividend yield is higher than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.