Murphy Oil's latest cash dividend of $0.325 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 16, 2025. The dividend distribution stands at $1.25 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 5.78%.
Key dates
- MUR last dividend date: May 16, 2025
MUR dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Dividend yield
MUR has a dividend yield of 5.78% which is above the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Energy sector average of 4.91%, Murphy Oil's dividend yield is 18% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 3.1% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Murphy Oil has been paying dividends for the last 31 years. Our records show that MUR has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 9% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 50% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 117%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | $0.325 | 5.66% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.325 | 4.35% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.3 | 3.64% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3 | 3.1% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.67% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.87% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.275 | 2.56% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.275 | 2.44% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.275 | 3.16% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.275 | 2.21% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.71% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.99% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.175 | 1.67% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.15 | 1.52% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.125 | 1.78% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.125 | 2.3% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.125 | 2.47% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | $0.125 | 3.5% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $0.125 | 7.14% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.125 | 4.95% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.125 | 7.74% |
| Feb 14, 2020 | $0.25 | 4.53% |
| Nov 15, 2019 | $0.25 | 4.11% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $0.25 | 5.27% |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.25 | 3.75% |
| Feb 15, 2019 | $0.25 | 3.42% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.25 | 3.25% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.25 | 3.22% |
| May 11, 2018 | $0.25 | 3.33% |
| Feb 16, 2018 | $0.25 | 3.76% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.25 | 3.43% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.25 | 3.9% |
| May 11, 2017 | $0.25 | 3.71% |
| Feb 9, 2017 | $0.25 | 3.9% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | $0.25 | 4.29% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.25 | 4.55% |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.35 | 4.61% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.35 | 8.77% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.35 | 4.89% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $0.35 | 4.25% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.35 | 3.13% |
| Feb 12, 2015 | $0.35 | 2.68% |
Murphy Oil dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MUR has a payout ratio of 47.5% which is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 59.6%, Murphy Oil's payout ratio is 20% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MUR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP BP plc | 6.58% | $1.92 | N/A |
| MUR Murphy Oil Corp | 5.75% | $1.25 | 47.5% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 4.87% | $6.68 | 76.1% |
| DVN Devon Energy Corp | 3.88% | $1.25 | 28.3% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 3.73% | $3.92 | 52% |
| COP Conocophillips | 3.48% | $3.12 | 39.5% |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 3.28% | $4.34 | 151.2% |
| HES Hess Corp | 1.47% | $1.94 | 26.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Murphy Oil pay a dividend?
Yes, Murphy Oil has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was MUR's last dividend?
Murphy Oil's last dividend ex-date was on May 16, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.325 per share.
How much dividend does Murphy Oil pay (per share)?
MUR's annualized dividend per share is $1.25.
What is Murphy Oil's dividend yield?
Currently Murphy Oil's dividend yield is 5.78%.
How often does Murphy Oil pay dividends?
Murphy Oil pays four dividends per year.
What is Murphy Oil's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Murphy Oil is 47.5%.
Does Murphy Oil pay a good dividend?
Murphy Oil's dividend yield is higher than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.