Commonwealth Bank of Australia Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.57% and a payout ratio of 78.58%. 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)

34 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992
Dividends per share (FY)$4.85$4.65$4.50$3.85$3.50$2.98$4.31$4.31$4.29$4.20$4.19$3.99$3.62$3.32$3.18$2.88$2.26$2.64$2.54$2.22$1.96$1.82$1.54$1.50$1.36$1.30$1.15$1.04$1.02$0.90$0.82$0.60$0.42$0.40
Dividend yield (FY) %2.57%3.61%4.20%4.20%2.34%6.22%4.72%4.22%4.27%4.63%4.39%4.13%4.40%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %78.58%81.15%71.18%61.13%40.59%79.54%79.96%57.52%61.28%63.15%68.88%63.95%64.13%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

68 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-09-29August 20, 252025-08-21$2.60
2025-03-28February 19, 252025-02-20$2.25
2024-09-27August 21, 242024-08-22$2.50
2024-03-28February 21, 242024-02-22$2.15
2023-09-28August 16, 232023-08-17$2.40
2023-03-30February 22, 232023-02-23$2.10
2022-09-29August 17, 222022-08-18$2.10
2022-03-30February 16, 222022-02-17$1.75
2021-09-29August 17, 212021-08-18$2.00
2021-03-30February 16, 212021-02-17$1.50
2020-09-30August 19, 202020-08-20$0.98
2020-03-31February 19, 202020-02-20$2.00
2019-09-26August 14, 192019-08-15$2.31
2019-03-28February 13, 192019-02-14$2.00
2018-09-28August 15, 182018-08-16$2.31
2018-03-28February 14, 182018-02-15$2.00
2017-09-29August 16, 172017-08-17$2.30
2017-04-04February 22, 172017-02-23$1.99
2016-09-29August 17, 162016-08-18$2.22
2016-03-31February 15, 162016-02-18$1.98
2015-10-01August 18, 152015-08-20$2.22
2015-04-02February 16, 152015-02-19$1.97
2014-10-02August 19, 142014-08-21$2.17
2014-04-03February 16, 142014-02-21$1.82
2013-10-03August 19, 132013-08-23$1.99
2013-04-05February 17, 132013-02-22$1.63
2012-10-05August 20, 122012-08-24$1.96
2012-04-05February 19, 122012-02-24$1.36
2011-10-06August 15, 112011-08-19$1.87
2011-04-01February 13, 112011-02-18$1.31
2010-10-01August 16, 102010-08-20$1.69
2010-04-01February 14, 102010-02-19$1.19
2009-10-01August 17, 092009-08-21$1.14
2009-03-23February 15, 092009-02-20$1.12
2008-10-01August 18, 082008-08-22$1.52
2008-04-02February 17, 082008-02-22$1.12
2007-10-05August 20, 072007-08-24$1.48
2007-04-05February 18, 072007-02-23$1.06
2006-10-05August 14, 062006-08-18$1.29
2006-04-05February 19, 062006-02-24$0.93
2005-09-23August 15, 052005-08-19$1.11
2005-03-31February 13, 052005-02-18$0.85
2004-09-24August 16, 042004-08-20$1.03
2004-03-30February 15, 042004-02-20$0.79
2003-10-08August 25, 032003-08-29$0.85
2003-03-28February 16, 032003-02-21$0.69
2002-10-08August 26, 022002-08-30$0.82
2002-03-28February 17, 022002-02-22$0.68
2001-10-08August 27, 012001-08-31$0.75
2001-03-30February 18, 012001-02-23$0.61
2000-10-09September 03, 002000-09-08$0.72
2000-03-31February 16, 002000-02-23$0.58
1999-09-30August 18, 991999-08-24$0.66
1999-03-26February 15, 991999-02-22$0.49
1998-09-30August 19, 981998-08-25$0.58
1998-03-27February 17, 981998-02-24$0.46
1997-09-30August 14, 971997-08-20$0.57
1997-03-27February 18, 971997-02-25$0.45
1996-09-30August 29, 961996-09-04$0.52
1996-04-01February 27, 961996-03-05$0.38
1995-10-25September 27, 951995-10-04$0.46
1995-04-28April 03, 951995-04-07$0.36
1994-10-26September 28, 941994-10-05$0.36
1994-04-29March 31, 941994-04-08$0.24
1993-10-27September 29, 931993-10-06$0.22
1993-04-30April 02, 931993-04-08$0.20
1992-10-30October 01, 921992-10-08$0.20
1992-04-30April 03, 921992-04-09$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Commonwealth Bank of Australia 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Commonwealth Bank of Australia's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Commonwealth Bank of Australia'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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Commonwealth Bank of Australia dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.