BP p.l.c. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for BP p.l.c. (BP). 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)

56 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985198419831982198119801979197819771976197519741973197219711970
Dividends per share (FY)$1.94$1.82$1.67$1.34$1.28$1.89$2.44$2.42$2.40$2.40$2.40$2.33$2.19$1.98$1.68$1.68$3.36$3.30$2.54$2.30$2.10$1.72$1.66$1.56$1.44$1.34$2.21$2.75$3.92$3.99$3.09$2.19$1.83$3.58$4.11$4.03$4.44$3.09$6.44$5.60$5.60$5.30$5.20$5.10$4.50$4.00$2.44$2.44$2.72$2.72$2.72$2.72$5.41$5.40$5.40$4.05
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A6.21%4.52%4.00%4.78%9.01%5.48%5.31%4.43%3.91%6.97%4.94%3.55%4.03%3.01%2.16%6.00%7.20%3.47%3.45%3.27%2.84%3.16%2.13%1.91%2.52%2.20%2.83%2.69%2.64%2.60%2.26%2.33%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A1306.83%31.03%-175.62%58.01%-29.44%171.72%75.15%173.92%4408.09%-106.09%158.71%22.31%47.41%16.39%-78.98%63.80%50.38%39.17%32.84%34.76%33.72%53.94%76.90%73.63%37.40%91.46%73.87%47.86%139.37%213.59%104.37%219.60%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-19November 14, 252025-11-14$0.49
2025-09-19August 15, 252025-08-15$0.50
2025-06-27May 16, 252025-05-16$0.48
2025-03-28February 21, 252025-02-21$0.47
2024-12-20November 08, 242024-11-08$0.47
2024-09-20August 09, 242024-08-09$0.47
2024-06-28May 16, 242024-05-17$0.44
2024-03-28February 15, 242024-02-16$0.44
2023-12-19November 09, 232023-11-10$0.44
2023-09-22August 10, 232023-08-11$0.44
2023-06-23May 11, 232023-05-12$0.40
2023-03-31February 16, 232023-02-17$0.39
2022-12-16November 09, 222022-11-11$0.35
2022-09-23August 11, 222022-08-12$0.35
2022-06-24May 12, 222022-05-13$0.32
2022-03-25February 17, 222022-02-18$0.32
2021-12-17November 10, 212021-11-12$0.32
2021-09-24August 12, 212021-08-13$0.32
2021-06-18May 06, 212021-05-07$0.32
2021-03-26February 18, 212021-02-19$0.32
2020-12-18November 05, 202020-11-06$0.32
2020-09-25August 13, 202020-08-14$0.31
2020-06-19May 08, 202020-05-11$0.63
2020-03-27February 13, 202020-02-14$0.63
2019-12-20November 07, 192019-11-08$0.61
2019-09-20August 08, 192019-08-09$0.61
2019-06-21May 09, 192019-05-10$0.61
2019-03-29February 14, 192019-02-15$0.61
2018-12-21November 08, 182018-11-09$0.61
2018-09-21August 09, 182018-08-10$0.61
2018-06-22May 10, 182018-05-11$0.60
2018-03-29February 15, 182018-02-16$0.60
2017-12-21November 09, 172017-11-10$0.60
2017-09-22August 09, 172017-08-11$0.60
2017-06-23May 10, 172017-05-12$0.60
2017-03-31February 15, 172017-02-17$0.60
2016-12-16November 08, 162016-11-11$0.60
2016-09-16August 03, 162016-08-05$0.60
2016-06-17May 04, 162016-05-06$0.60
2016-03-24February 10, 162016-02-12$0.60
2015-12-18November 04, 152015-11-06$0.60
2015-09-18August 05, 152015-08-07$0.60
2015-06-19May 06, 152015-05-08$0.60
2015-03-27February 11, 152015-02-13$0.60
2014-12-19November 05, 142014-11-07$0.60
2014-09-19August 06, 142014-08-08$0.58
2014-06-20May 07, 142014-05-09$0.58
2014-03-28February 12, 142014-02-14$0.57
2013-12-20November 06, 132013-11-08$0.57
2013-09-20August 07, 132013-08-09$0.54
2013-06-21May 08, 132013-05-10$0.54
2013-03-28February 13, 132013-02-15$0.54
2012-12-21November 07, 12N/A$0.54
2012-09-25August 08, 12N/A$0.48
2012-06-27May 09, 12N/A$0.48
2012-03-30February 15, 12N/A$0.48
2011-12-19November 02, 11N/A$0.42
2011-09-20August 03, 11N/A$0.42
2011-06-28May 11, 11N/A$0.42
2011-03-28February 09, 11N/A$0.42
2010-06-21May 05, 10N/A$0.84
2010-03-08February 17, 10N/A$0.84
2009-12-07November 10, 09N/A$0.84
2009-09-08August 12, 09N/A$0.84
N/AMay 13, 09N/A$0.84
N/AFebruary 18, 09N/A$0.84
N/ANovember 12, 08N/A$0.84
N/AAugust 13, 08N/A$0.84
N/AMay 14, 08N/A$0.81
N/AFebruary 20, 08N/A$0.81
N/ANovember 07, 07N/A$0.65
N/AAugust 08, 07N/A$0.65
N/AMay 09, 07N/A$0.62
N/AFebruary 21, 07N/A$0.62
N/ANovember 08, 06N/A$0.59
N/AAugust 09, 06N/A$0.59
N/AMay 10, 06N/A$0.56
N/AFebruary 22, 06N/A$0.56
N/ANovember 08, 05N/A$0.54
N/AAugust 10, 05N/A$0.54
N/AMay 11, 05N/A$0.51
N/AFebruary 16, 05N/A$0.51
N/ANovember 09, 04N/A$0.43
N/AAugust 11, 04N/A$0.43
N/AMay 12, 04N/A$0.41
N/AFebruary 18, 04N/A$0.45
N/ANovember 12, 03N/A$0.43
N/AAugust 13, 03N/A$0.43
N/AMay 14, 03N/A$0.38
N/AFebruary 26, 03N/A$0.42
N/ANovember 13, 02N/A$0.40
N/AAugust 14, 02N/A$0.40
N/AMay 15, 02N/A$0.38
N/AFebruary 20, 02N/A$0.38
N/ANovember 14, 01N/A$0.37
N/AAugust 15, 01N/A$0.37
N/AMay 16, 01N/A$0.35
N/AFebruary 21, 01N/A$0.35
N/ANovember 15, 00N/A$0.35
N/AAugust 16, 00N/A$0.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BP p.l.c.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much BP p.l.c. 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 BP p.l.c.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for BP p.l.c., 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 BP p.l.c. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing BP p.l.c.'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 BP p.l.c. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing BP p.l.c.'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 BP p.l.c. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include BP p.l.c. 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.