BP Dividend History & Yield
BP p.l.c. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 66 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 248 days) | May 28, 2027 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 339 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.52 | $52.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.08 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 577 | $25,892 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,885 | $129,462 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,770 | $258,923 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.63%. $10,000 in BP would currently pay about $463 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.52 | +4.2% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.499 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.499 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.499 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.499 | +4.0% |
| May 16, 2025 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +10.1% |
| May 16, 2024 | — | $0.436 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | — | $0.436 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | — | $0.436 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | — | $0.436 | +9.8% |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $0.397 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | — | $0.397 | +10.3% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | — | $0.36 | +9.8% |
| May 12, 2022 | — | $0.328 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $0.328 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | — | $0.328 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $0.328 | +4.1% |
| May 6, 2021 | — | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | — | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | — | $0.315 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
BP scores 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BP p.l.c.
BP p.l.c., an integrated energy company, engages in the oil and gas business worldwide. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, marketing, and trading activities, as well as solar, wind, and hydrogen businesses. The company also offers aviation fuel products and services, such as jet fuel; aviation gasoline; UL91 aviation fuel; and sustainable aviation fuel. In addition, it engages in the convenience and retail fuel; EV charging; Castrol lubricants and fluids; B2B; midstream; crude oil production; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy businesses.
Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated. First dividend on our records: Feb 13, 1962. 253 payments tracked.
BP dividend FAQ
When is BP's next ex-dividend date?
BP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.52 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does BP pay dividends?
BP pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.52 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BP's dividend yield?
BP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.49%, based on $2.017 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.08 per share, is 4.63%.
How much does BP pay per share?
BP pays about $0.52 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.08 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $208.00 a year.
Has BP grown or cut its dividend?
BP has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.6% a year (+4.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.63%, you would need about 577 shares of BP (roughly $25,892 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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