BXP Boston Properties dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Boston Properties's latest dividend of $0.98 per share was on Dec 31, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $3.92 per share represents a current dividend yield of 5.29%.
Key dates
- BXP last dividend date: Dec 31, 2024
BXP dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
BXP has a dividend yield of 5.29% which is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 6.39%, Boston Properties's dividend yield is 17% lower. The historical 5-year average of BXP's dividend yield is 5.0%, which is below the current yield.
Dividend history
Boston Properties has a history of paying dividends since 1997. Our records of BXP show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 8%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.98 | 5.27% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.98 | 4.87% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.98 | 6.37% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.98 | 6.21% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.98 | 5.45% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.98 | 6.62% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.98 | 6.87% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.98 | 7.35% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.98 | 5.8% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.98 | 5.25% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.98 | 4.36% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.98 | 3% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.98 | 3.39% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.98 | 3.52% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.98 | 3.44% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.98 | 3.81% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.98 | 4.18% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.98 | 4.88% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.98 | 4.34% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.98 | 4.15% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.98 | 2.8% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.95 | 2.92% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.95 | 2.97% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.95 | 2.73% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.95 | 3.13% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.95 | 2.78% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.8 | 2.52% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.8 | 2.51% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.8 | 2.37% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.44% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.35% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.14% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.75 | 2.2% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.65 | 2.31% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.65 | 2.48% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.65 | 2.52% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $1.25 | 2.46% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.65 | 5.63% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.65 | 5.23% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.65 | 4.61% |
Boston Properties dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BXP has a payout ratio of 169.7% which is higher than the Real Estate sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 127.4%, Boston Properties's payout ratio is 33% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BXP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXP Boston Properties Inc | 5.38% | $3.92 | 169.7% |
| MAR Marriott International Inc | 0.86% | $2.41 | 25.1% |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 0.7% | $3.08 | 25.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Boston Properties pay a dividend?
Yes, Boston Properties has been paying dividends for the last 27 years.
When was BXP's last dividend?
Boston Properties's last regular dividend was on Dec 31, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.98 per share.
How much dividend does Boston Properties pay (per share)?
BXP's annualized dividend per share is $3.92.
What is Boston Properties's dividend yield?
Boston Properties's current dividend yield is 5.29%.
How often does Boston Properties pay dividends?
Boston Properties has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Boston Properties's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Boston Properties is 169.7%.
Does Boston Properties pay a good dividend?
Boston Properties's dividend yield is below the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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