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BP (BP) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$28.60 +0.19 (+0.67%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

BP Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
6.64%
Annual Dividend
$1.90
Recent
Dividend Payment
Dec. 20
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
-4.13%
Dividend Payout Ratio
200.00%

BP (BP) pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share, with a dividend yield of 6.64%. The next quarterly payment of $0.48 per share was paid on Friday, December 20, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, November 8. The company currently pays out 200.00% of its earnings and 19.40% of its cash flow as dividends.

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BP Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of BP's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

BP Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks BP's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

BP vs. The Competition

Compare BP's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Energy and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeBPEnergy CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.90$0.01$1.39
Dividend Yield6.64%11.47%3.57%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth-4.13%25.09%15.78%

BP Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings200.00%
Based on This Year's Estimate53.52%
Based on Next Year's Estimate49.35%
Based on Cashflow19.40%

BP Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/29/2024quarterly$0.48 - 6.5%11/8/202411/8/202412/20/2024
7/30/2024quarterly$0.48+$0.0438
10.04%
4.9%8/9/20248/9/20249/20/2024
5/7/2024quarterly$0.4362 - 4.6%5/16/20245/17/20246/28/2024
2/6/2024quarterly$0.4362 - 4.1%2/15/20242/16/20243/28/2024
10/31/2023quarterly$0.4362 - 4.1%11/9/202311/10/202312/19/2023
8/1/2023Quarterly$0.4362+$0.0396
9.98%
4.84%8/10/20238/11/20239/22/2023
5/2/2023quarterly$0.3966 - 3.9%5/11/20235/12/20236/23/2023
2/7/2023quarterly$0.3966+$0.0362
10.06%
3.5%2/16/20232/17/20233/31/2023

This table shows BP's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

BP Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for BP is 6.64%. Learn more on BP's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for BP shares is $1.90. Learn more on BP's annual dividend history.

BP pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

BP's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.48 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, December 20, 2024.

BP's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 8, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has not grown. It has decreased by -4.13%.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0438 on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for BP is:
  • 200.00% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 53.52% based on this year's estimates
  • 49.35% based on next year's estimates
  • 19.40% based on cash flow

BP's dividend yield of 6.34% is lower than the average Oils/Energy company that issues a dividend. BP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.6, making it a leading dividend payer. BP's dividend payout ratio of 200.00% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, BP will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 49.35% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate BP stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:BP) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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