BP p.l.c.
BPDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | $0.50 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 |
| March 27, 2026 | $0.50 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 |
| December 19, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 27, 2025 | $0.48 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: BP p.l.c. has rewarded shareholders with 88 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BP shares during this period received a total of $47.47 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.50/share was paid 22 days ago, on June 26, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BP currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.77%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 19.7%, from $0.42 to $0.50.
- Dividend Reliability: BP has maintained or increased its dividend for 24 consecutive payments.
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