Last dividend date: May 18, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.75%
Payout ratio: 225%
Murphy Oil's latest cash dividend of $0.35 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 18, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $1.35 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 3.92%.
MUR dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Murphy Oil Dividend yield
MUR has a dividend yield of 3.92% which is above the Energy sector and its peers average but below the industry average. But in comparison with its Energy sector average of 3.9%, Murphy Oil's dividend yield is only 0.5% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 3.1% of the last 5 years.
MUR Dividend history
Murphy Oil has been paying dividends for the last 33 years. Our records show that MUR has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 8% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 22%.
Murphy Oil Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.35 | 3.34% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.35 | 4.15% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.325 | 4.41% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.325 | 5.7% |
| 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 225% which is higher than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 66.5%, Murphy Oil's payout ratio is 238% higher.
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 | 5.08% | $2 | 159.8% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.97% | $6.98 | 121.2% |
| MUR Murphy Oil Corp | 3.75% | $1.35 | 225% |
| COP Conocophillips | 3% | $3.3 | 55.9% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.92% | $4.08 | 68.7% |
| DVN Devon Energy Corp | 2.4% | $1.04 | 28.8% |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 1.91% | $4.66 | 34% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Murphy Oil pay a dividend?
Yes, Murphy Oil has been paying dividends for the last 33 years.
When was MUR's last dividend?
Murphy Oil's last dividend ex-date was on May 18, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does Murphy Oil pay (per share)?
MUR's annualized dividend per share is $1.35.
What is Murphy Oil's dividend yield?
Currently Murphy Oil's dividend yield is 3.92%.
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 225%.
Does Murphy Oil pay a good dividend?
Murphy Oil's dividend yield is similar to the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.