BPH vs XOP
BP p.l.c. ADRhedged compared with State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BPH
BP p.l.c. ADRhedged
TTM yield · Quarterly
XOP
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BPH yields more today: 1.71% vs 1.51% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year XOP delivered the higher total return: +53.7% vs +47.2% (price change plus payouts).
- BPH is cheaper to own: 0.19% vs 0.35% expense ratio.
- XOP has the steadier distribution: consistency 89/100 vs 53/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BPH | XOP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $77.44 | $200.05 |
| TTM yield | 2.18% | 1.56% |
| Forward yield | 1.71% | 1.51% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.328 | $3.028 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.19% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -2.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +18.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 53/100 | 89/100 |
| 1-year total return | +47.2% | +53.7% |
| 1-year price return | +44.0% | +51.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.1M | 3.6B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 20.1 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BPH | XOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 129.1 | 50.0 |
| Income per year | $171 | $151 |
| Income per month (avg) | $14 | $13 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPH Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.332 | Est. |
| BPH Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.332 | Est. |
| BPH Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.332 | Est. |
| XOP Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| XOP Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| XOP Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BPHXOP
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BPH or XOP?
BPH currently has the higher trailing yield: BPH yields 2.18% and XOP yields 1.56%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BPH and XOP pay?
BPH pays every quarter and XOP pays every quarter. BPH's next ex-date is Dec 15, 2026 and XOP's is Dec 21, 2026.
Is BPH or XOP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BPH and XOP differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.