SHEL
Shell
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Energy
- NYSE: SHEL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 14, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.34%
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 3.34%.
SHEL dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Shell Dividend yield
Shell's dividend yield of 3.34% is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 3.76%, 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 five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 8% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 25% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 14%.
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 58%, Shell's payout ratio is 14% 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 | 4.74% | $2.02 | 95.6% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.49% | $6.98 | 66.9% |
| SHEL Shell Plc | 3.34% | $3.02 | 49.9% |
| COP Conoco Phillips | 2.6% | $3.3 | 43.6% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.55% | $4.08 | 52.4% |
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 3.34%.
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.