Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.65%
Payout ratio: 159.8%
BP's last dividend of $0.499 per share was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $2 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.53%.
BP dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
BP Dividend yield
BP has a dividend yield of 4.53% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 3.68%, BP's dividend yield is 23% higher. Historically BP's dividend yield has averaged at 4.9% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
BP 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 4% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 52% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 32%.
BP Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.499 | 4.5% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.499 | 5.18% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.499 | 5.36% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.499 | 5.65% |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.48 | 6.45% |
| 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 159.8% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 63.8%, BP's payout ratio is 150% 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 | 4.65% | $2 | 159.8% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.73% | $6.98 | 121.2% |
| COP Conocophillips | 2.82% | $3.3 | 55.9% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.72% | $4.08 | 68.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does BP pay a dividend?
Yes, BP has been paying dividends for the last 25 years.
When was BP's last dividend?
BP's last regular dividend was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.499 per share.
How much dividend does BP pay (per share)?
BP's annualized dividend per share is $2.
What is BP's dividend yield?
Currently BP's dividend yield is 4.53%.
How often does BP pay dividends?
BP pays dividends quarterly.
What is BP's dividend payout ratio?
BP's dividend payout ratio is 159.8%.
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.