Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.91%
Payout ratio: 68.7%
Exxon Mobil's last dividend of $1.03 per share was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.08 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.95%.
XOM dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Exxon Mobil Dividend yield
XOM has a dividend yield of 2.95% which is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 3.9%, Exxon Mobil's dividend yield is 24% lower. Historically XOM's dividend yield has averaged at 3.7% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
XOM Dividend history
Exxon Mobil has a history of paying dividends since 1991. Our records of XOM show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 4.1% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 14%.
Exxon Mobil Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $1.03 | 2.58% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $1.03 | 2.69% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.03 | 3.35% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.99 | 3.72% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.99 | 3.61% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.99 | 3.61% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.99 | 3.19% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.95 | 3.2% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.95 | 3.2% |
| Feb 13, 2024 | $0.95 | 3.67% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.95 | 3.53% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.91 | 3.37% |
| May 15, 2023 | $0.91 | 3.44% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.91 | 3.04% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.91 | 3.13% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.88 | 3.78% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.88 | 4.07% |
| Feb 9, 2022 | $0.88 | 4.43% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.88 | 5.44% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.87 | 6.07% |
| May 12, 2021 | $0.87 | 5.8% |
| Feb 9, 2021 | $0.87 | 6.87% |
| Nov 10, 2020 | $0.87 | 9.44% |
| Aug 12, 2020 | $0.87 | 7.89% |
| May 12, 2020 | $0.87 | 7.89% |
| Feb 10, 2020 | $0.87 | 5.8% |
| Nov 8, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.85% |
| Aug 12, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.85% |
| May 10, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.35% |
| Feb 8, 2019 | $0.82 | 4.43% |
| Nov 9, 2018 | $0.82 | 3.99% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.82 | 4% |
| May 11, 2018 | $0.82 | 3.85% |
| Feb 9, 2018 | $0.77 | 4.06% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.77 | 3.69% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.77 | 3.85% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.77 | 3.69% |
| Feb 8, 2017 | $0.75 | 3.68% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.75 | 3.49% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.75 | 3.43% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.75 | 3.31% |
| Feb 9, 2016 | $0.73 | 3.65% |
| Nov 9, 2015 | $0.73 | 3.51% |
| Aug 11, 2015 | $0.73 | 3.66% |
| May 11, 2015 | $0.73 | 3.23% |
| Feb 6, 2015 | $0.69 | 3.02% |
Exxon Mobil dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
XOM has a payout ratio of 68.7% which is higher than the Energy sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. But if we consider the Energy sector average of 66.5%, Exxon Mobil's payout ratio is only 3.3% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
XOM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 7.59% | $16.85 | 261.2% |
| BP BP plc | 5.06% | $2 | 159.8% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.96% | $6.98 | 121.2% |
| COP Conocophillips | 2.99% | $3.3 | 55.9% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.91% | $4.08 | 68.7% |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 2.88% | $4.94 | 48.8% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp | 1.91% | $1 | 24.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Exxon Mobil pay a dividend?
Yes, Exxon Mobil has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was XOM's last dividend?
Exxon Mobil's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.03 per share.
How much dividend does Exxon Mobil pay (per share)?
On an annual basis XOM pays $4.08 per share.
What is Exxon Mobil's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Exxon Mobil is 2.95%.
How often does Exxon Mobil pay dividends?
Exxon Mobil pays dividends quarterly.
What is Exxon Mobil's dividend payout ratio?
Exxon Mobil's dividend payout ratio is 68.7%.
Does Exxon Mobil pay a good dividend?
Exxon Mobil's dividend yield is less than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.