BHP Group Limited Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For BHP Group Limited (BHP), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 5.22% and a payout ratio of 70.99%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

38 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988
Dividends per share (FY)$1.70$2.21$2.61$4.58$4.03$1.76$3.33$1.57$1.06$0.40$1.69$1.31$1.20$1.06$0.98$0.95$1.14$0.79$0.60$0.48$0.36$0.24$0.23$0.14$0.33$0.51$0.51$0.51$0.51$0.51$0.51$0.47$0.42$0.41$0.41$0.39$0.35$0.34
Dividend yield (FY) %5.22%5.25%8.74%12.36%4.81%6.16%8.49%4.38%3.44%6.29%6.56%N/A5.01%4.23%2.42%3.25%3.63%1.66%1.62%1.85%2.40%3.59%3.01%3.00%3.20%1.95%2.66%2.68%2.72%2.86%2.44%2.71%2.96%4.12%4.19%5.98%3.58%2.43%
Payout ratio (FY) %70.99%97.19%102.69%78.50%69.90%86.43%137.19%140.89%49.59%-64.68%340.21%46.18%56.70%38.12%21.37%36.30%77.64%20.37%16.93%18.53%25.70%58.03%54.90%71.96%46.09%30.59%-22.47%-30.44%157.51%60.43%39.72%34.06%29.41%93.08%36.13%51.17%27.00%21.77%

Dividend Payout History

78 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-09-25September 04, 252025-09-05$0.91
2025-03-27March 06, 252025-03-07$0.79
2024-10-03September 12, 242024-09-13$1.11
2024-03-28March 07, 242024-03-08$1.10
2023-09-28September 07, 232023-09-08$1.25
2023-03-30March 09, 232023-03-10$1.36
2022-09-22September 01, 222022-09-02$2.47
2022-03-28February 24, 222022-02-25$2.11
2021-09-21September 02, 212021-09-03$2.72
2021-03-23March 04, 212021-03-05$1.31
2020-09-22September 03, 202020-09-04$0.77
2020-03-24March 05, 202020-03-06$0.99
2019-09-25September 05, 192019-09-06$1.14
2019-03-26March 07, 192019-03-08$0.78
2019-01-30January 10, 192019-01-11$1.41
2018-09-25September 06, 182018-09-07$0.86
2018-03-27March 08, 182018-03-09$0.71
2017-09-26September 07, 172017-09-08$0.53
2017-03-28March 09, 172017-03-10$0.53
2016-09-20September 01, 162016-09-02$0.19
2016-03-31March 09, 162016-03-11$0.21
2015-09-29September 09, 152015-09-11$0.88
2015-03-31March 10, 152015-03-13$0.81
2014-09-23September 03, 142014-09-05$0.66
2014-03-26March 02, 142014-03-07$0.65
2013-09-25September 02, 132013-09-06$0.64
2013-03-28March 03, 132013-03-08$0.56
2012-09-28September 03, 122012-09-07$0.55
2012-03-22February 26, 122012-03-02$0.51
2011-09-29September 05, 112011-09-09$0.52
2011-03-31March 06, 112011-03-11$0.46
2010-09-30September 06, 102010-09-10$0.49
2010-03-23February 28, 102010-03-05$0.46
2009-09-25August 31, 092009-09-04$0.49
2009-03-17February 22, 092009-02-27$0.65
2008-09-25September 01, 082008-09-05$0.47
2008-03-18February 24, 082008-02-29$0.32
2007-09-28September 10, 072007-09-14$0.34
2007-03-20February 25, 072007-03-02$0.26
2006-09-27September 04, 062006-09-08$0.24
2006-03-22February 26, 062006-03-03$0.24
2005-09-28September 05, 052005-09-09$0.19
2005-03-23February 27, 052005-03-04$0.17
2004-09-22August 30, 042004-09-03$0.13
2004-05-05April 08, 042004-04-16$0.11
2003-12-03November 09, 032003-11-14$0.11
2003-07-02June 06, 032003-06-13$0.12
2002-12-04November 10, 022002-11-15$0.07
2002-07-03June 03, 022002-06-07$0.07
2001-12-05November 11, 012001-11-16$0.07
2001-07-02June 04, 012001-06-08$0.26
2000-12-06November 12, 002000-11-17$0.25
2000-07-03June 05, 002000-06-09$0.26
1999-11-24October 29, 991999-11-05$0.25
1999-06-02May 10, 991999-05-14$0.26
1998-11-25October 27, 981998-11-06$0.25
1998-06-03May 11, 981998-05-15$0.26
1997-11-26October 30, 971997-11-07$0.25
1997-06-04May 12, 971997-05-16$0.26
1996-11-27October 31, 961996-11-08$0.25
1996-06-05May 13, 961996-05-17$0.26
1995-11-29November 02, 951995-11-10$0.25
1995-06-07May 15, 951995-05-19$0.26
1994-11-30November 06, 941994-11-11$0.24
1994-06-01May 09, 941994-05-13$0.23
1993-11-24October 29, 931993-11-05$0.21
1993-06-02May 10, 931993-05-14$0.21
1992-11-25October 29, 921992-11-06$0.20
1992-06-03May 11, 921992-05-15$0.21
1991-11-27November 03, 911991-11-08$0.20
1991-06-05May 13, 911991-05-17$0.21
1990-11-28November 04, 901990-11-09$0.20
1990-06-06May 14, 901990-05-18$0.19
N/ANovember 05, 89N/A$0.17
N/AJune 12, 89N/A$0.09
N/AApril 24, 89N/A$0.09
N/AOctober 30, 88N/A$0.17
N/AApril 25, 88N/A$0.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHP Group Limited's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much BHP Group Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has BHP Group Limited's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for BHP Group Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is BHP Group Limited a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can BHP Group Limited maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing BHP Group Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider BHP Group Limited dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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