Last dividend date: Aug 14, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.74%
Payout ratio: 95.6%
BP's last dividend of $0.52 per share was on Aug 14, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $2.02 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.74%. The latest BP payout of $0.52 marks a dividend growth of 4.1%.
BP dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
BP Dividend yield
BP has a dividend yield of 4.74% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 3.76%, BP's dividend yield is 26% higher. Historically BP's dividend yield has averaged at 4.9% in the last 5 years, which is in line with 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 five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 5% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 14%.
BP Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.52 | 4.74% |
| 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 9, 2022 | $0.36 | 4.26% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.36 | 4.27% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.328 | 4.42% |
| 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 | 5.54% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.6 | 5.21% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.6 | 5.99% |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $0.595 | 5.84% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.595 | 6.58% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.595 | 6.8% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.595 | 7.04% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.595 | 7.11% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | $0.595 | 7.21% |
| May 4, 2016 | $0.595 | 7.57% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.595 | 8.49% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.595 | 6.56% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.595 | 6.66% |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.595 | 5.6% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.6 | 5.87% |
BP dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BP has a payout ratio of 95.6% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 58%, BP's payout ratio is 65% 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 | 4.74% | $2.02 | 95.6% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.49% | $6.98 | 66.9% |
| COP Conoco Phillips | 2.6% | $3.3 | 43.6% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.55% | $4.08 | 52.4% |
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 Aug 14, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.52 per share.
How much dividend does BP pay (per share)?
BP's annualized dividend per share is $2.02.
What is BP's dividend yield?
Currently BP's dividend yield is 4.74%.
How often does BP pay dividends?
BP pays dividends quarterly.
What is BP's dividend payout ratio?
BP's dividend payout ratio is 95.6%.
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.