SHEL
Shell
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Energy
- NYSE: SHEL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 14, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.27%
Payout ratio: 49.9%
Shell's last dividend of $0.781 per share was on Aug 14, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $3.02 per share, the stock yields 3.27%.
SHEL dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Shell Dividend yield
Shell's dividend yield of 3.27% is higher than its peers average but lower than the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 3.68%, Shell's dividend yield is 11% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 3.7% of the last 5 years.
SHEL Dividend history
Shell has a history of paying dividends since 2005. Our records of SHEL show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 7% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 27% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 16%.
Shell Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.781 | 3.34% |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.781 | 3.45% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.744 | 3.62% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.716 | 3.78% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.716 | 3.95% |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.716 | 4.21% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.716 | 4.14% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.688 | 4.2% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.688 | 3.75% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.688 | 3.76% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.688 | 4.07% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.662 | 3.83% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.662 | 3.71% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.575 | 3.58% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.575 | 3.35% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.5 | 3.73% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.5 | 3.63% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.5 | 3.31% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.48 | 3.33% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.48 | 3.69% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.48 | 3.7% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.347 | 3.6% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | $0.333 | 3.51% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.333 | 6.63% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.32 | 8.4% |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.32 | 10.94% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.94 | 7.27% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.94 | 6.3% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.94 | 6.82% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.94 | 5.76% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.94 | 5.89% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.94 | 5.9% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.94 | 4.16% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.94 | 3.83% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.94 | 4.3% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.94 | 4.82% |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.94 | 4.9% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.94 | 7.04% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.94 | 7.32% |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.94 | 7.49% |
| Feb 17, 2016 | $0.94 | 8.14% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.94 | 7.44% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.94 | 6.4% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.94 | 5.83% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.94 | 5.55% |
Shell dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Shell's payout ratio of 49.9% is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 56.5%, Shell's payout ratio is 12% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SHEL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP BP plc | 4.63% | $2.02 | 95.6% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.34% | $7.05 | 67.5% |
| SHEL Shell Plc | 3.27% | $3.02 | 49.9% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.54% | $4.12 | 53% |
| COP Conoco Phillips | 2.48% | $3.36 | 44.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Shell pay a dividend?
Yes, Shell has been paying dividends for the last 21 years.
When was SHEL's last dividend?
Shell's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 14, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.781 per share.
How much dividend does Shell pay (per share)?
SHEL's annualized dividend per share is $3.02.
What is Shell's dividend yield?
Currently Shell's dividend yield is 3.27%.
How often does Shell pay dividends?
Shell pays four dividends per year.
What is Shell's dividend payout ratio?
Shell's dividend payout ratio is 49.9%.
Does Shell pay a good dividend?
Shell's dividend yield is less than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.