Last dividend date: Aug 17, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.5%
Payout ratio: 53%
Exxon Mobil's last dividend of $1.03 per share was on Aug 17, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $4.12 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.5%.
XOM dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Exxon Mobil Dividend yield
XOM has a dividend yield of 2.5% which is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 3.72%, Exxon Mobil's dividend yield is 33% lower. Historically XOM's dividend yield has averaged at 3.5% 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% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 48% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 30%.
Exxon Mobil Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $1.03 | 2.55% |
| 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 53% which 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 57.1%, Exxon Mobil's payout ratio is 7% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
XOM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP BP plc | 4.51% | $2.02 | 95.6% |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 3.63% | $7.84 | 30.3% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.43% | $7.05 | 67.5% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.5% | $4.12 | 53% |
| COP Conoco Phillips | 2.49% | $3.36 | 44.4% |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 2.06% | $5.01 | 28.5% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp | 1.63% | $1 | 15.2% |
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 Aug 17, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.03 per share.
How much dividend does Exxon Mobil pay (per share)?
On an annual basis XOM pays $4.12 per share.
What is Exxon Mobil's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Exxon Mobil is 2.5%.
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 53%.
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.