Barclays PLC Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Barclays PLC (BCS). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

40 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986
Dividends per share (FY)$0.44$0.42$0.38$0.31$0.17$0.31$0.35$0.24$0.15$0.25$0.39$0.43$0.38$0.35$0.33$0.27$0.06$2.44$2.33$1.86$1.69$1.49$1.22$3.21$3.93$3.56$3.26$3.29$2.22$1.72$2.00$1.00$0.74$1.53$0.83$1.01$0.98$0.91$0.54$0.10
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A5.71%9.42%4.14%4.28%3.69%6.19%6.45%3.69%3.46%4.10%4.25%4.30%4.45%6.57%4.26%2.11%18.24%4.79%2.80%2.92%2.26%2.36%2.81%1.69%1.38%1.39%1.72%1.07%1.75%2.06%2.73%1.52%3.83%3.65%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A35.85%42.95%18.10%19.40%39.28%58.40%70.58%-114.79%62.69%-3053.06%2221.05%309.63%-228.69%47.44%36.67%6.74%69.53%57.94%48.46%54.93%43.20%45.57%51.36%41.14%31.50%38.42%44.14%40.83%28.25%29.44%38.41%84.02%-116.32%155.79%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

89 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-09-16August 08, 252025-08-08$0.16
2025-04-04February 28, 252025-02-28$0.28
2024-09-20August 16, 242024-08-16$0.15
2024-04-03February 29, 242024-03-01$0.27
2023-09-15August 10, 232023-08-11$0.13
2023-03-31February 23, 232023-02-24$0.25
2022-09-16August 11, 222022-08-12$0.10
2022-04-05March 03, 222022-03-04$0.21
2021-09-17August 12, 212021-08-13$0.11
2021-04-01February 25, 212021-02-26$0.06
2020-04-03February 27, 202020-02-28$0.31
2019-09-23August 08, 192019-08-09$0.14
2019-04-05February 28, 192019-03-01$0.21
2018-09-17August 09, 182018-08-10$0.13
2018-04-05March 01, 182018-03-02$0.11
2017-09-18August 09, 172017-08-11$0.05
2017-04-05March 01, 172017-03-03$0.10
2016-09-19August 10, 162016-08-12$0.05
2016-04-05March 09, 162016-03-11$0.20
2015-12-11November 04, 152015-11-06$0.06
2015-09-14August 05, 152015-08-07$0.06
2015-06-15May 06, 152015-05-08$0.06
2015-04-02March 09, 152015-03-11$0.21
2014-12-12November 05, 142014-11-07$0.06
2014-09-19August 06, 142014-08-08$0.07
2014-06-23May 14, 142014-05-16$0.07
2014-03-28February 19, 142014-02-21$0.23
2013-12-13November 06, 132013-11-08$0.06
2013-09-13August 07, 132013-08-09$0.06
2013-06-07May 01, 132013-05-03$0.06
2013-03-15February 20, 132013-02-22$0.20
2012-12-07November 07, 122012-11-09$0.06
2012-09-07August 08, 122012-08-10$0.06
2012-06-08May 02, 122012-05-04$0.06
2012-03-16February 22, 122012-02-24$0.17
2011-12-09November 08, 112011-11-10$0.06
2011-09-09August 10, 112011-08-12$0.06
2011-06-10May 05, 112011-05-09$0.06
2011-03-18February 23, 112011-02-25$0.15
2010-12-10November 17, 102010-11-19$0.06
2010-09-10August 11, 102010-08-13$0.06
2010-06-04May 12, 102010-05-14$0.06
2010-03-19February 24, 102010-02-26$0.09
2009-12-11November 18, 092009-11-20$0.06
2008-10-01August 20, 082008-08-22$0.82
2008-04-25March 05, 082008-03-07$1.62
2007-10-01August 15, 072007-08-17$0.86
2007-04-27March 07, 072007-03-09$1.47
2006-10-02August 16, 062006-08-18$0.74
2006-04-28March 01, 062006-03-03$1.12
2005-10-03August 17, 052005-08-19$0.61
2005-04-29February 23, 052005-02-25$1.08
2004-10-01August 18, 042004-08-20$0.55
2004-04-30February 25, 042004-02-27$0.94
2003-10-01August 14, 032003-08-18$0.42
2003-04-28February 26, 032003-02-28$0.80
2002-10-01August 14, 022002-08-16$0.41
2002-04-26February 27, 022002-03-01$2.80
2001-10-01August 15, 012001-08-17$1.50
2001-04-30February 21, 012001-02-23$2.43
2000-10-03August 16, 002000-08-18$1.29
2000-05-03February 23, 002000-02-25$2.27
1999-10-01August 18, 991999-08-20$1.28
1999-04-30February 24, 991999-02-26$1.98
1998-10-07August 19, 981998-08-21$1.32
1998-05-05February 25, 981998-02-27$1.97
1997-10-02August 20, 971997-08-22$0.92
1997-04-29February 28, 971997-03-04$1.30
1996-10-03August 16, 961996-08-20$0.71
1996-05-02March 08, 961996-03-12$1.01
1995-10-12August 18, 951995-08-22$1.17
1995-05-23March 24, 951995-03-30$0.83
1994-10-20August 29, 941994-09-02$0.49
1994-05-20March 21, 941994-03-25$0.51
1993-10-19August 20, 931993-08-26$0.39
1993-06-01March 19, 931993-03-25$0.35
1992-10-26August 14, 921992-08-20$0.71
1992-05-22March 13, 921992-03-19$0.82
1991-10-28August 16, 911991-08-22$0.61
1991-05-24March 11, 911991-03-21$0.22
1990-11-01August 24, 901990-08-30$0.37
1990-05-25March 16, 901990-03-22$0.64
1989-10-26August 18, 891989-08-24$0.46
1989-04-21March 07, 891989-03-13$0.52
1988-10-27September 12, 881988-09-16$0.40
1988-04-21March 03, 881988-03-09$0.51
1987-10-23August 17, 871987-08-21$0.42
1987-04-21March 05, 871987-03-11$0.12
1986-10-24September 08, 861986-09-12$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barclays PLC's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Barclays PLC 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 Barclays PLC's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Barclays PLC, 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 Barclays PLC a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Barclays PLC'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 Barclays PLC maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Barclays PLC'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 Barclays PLC dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Barclays PLC 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.