Does Bank of America Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Bank of America dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank of America (BAC) pays a dividend of $0.32 per share every quarter, $1.28 a year, a 2.50% yield at its share price of $51.23.
- Bank of America (BAC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Bank of America (BAC), $0.32 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026 and was paid on Sep 25, 2026.
- Bank of America (BAC) has paid a dividend since at least 1986; SmarterDividends' records hold 162 of its dividend payments.
- Bank of America (BAC) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Bank of America (BAC), 14.3% to $0.32 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026.
- At $1.28 a year per share, 100 shares of BAC pay $128.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Bank of America (BAC) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 26% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Bank of America Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-bank-of-america-pay-dividends
How much does Bank of America pay?
Bank of America (BAC) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.32 per share. That is $1.28 per share a year, a 2.50% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $128.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $250.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.32 | +14.3% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.28 | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.28 | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.28 | — |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.28 | +7.7% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.26 | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.26 | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.26 | — |
When does Bank of America pay dividends?
Bank of America (BAC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The BAC ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Bank of America's dividend history
Bank of America (BAC) has paid a dividend since at least 1986, and SmarterDividends' records hold 162 payments. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 14.3%, went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2009, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full BAC dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Bank of America pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank of America (BAC) pays a dividend of $0.32 per share every quarter, $1.28 a year, a 2.50% yield at its share price of $51.23.
How much is Bank of America's dividend?
Bank of America (BAC) pays $0.32 per share each payment, $1.28 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.16 per share in total.
How often does Bank of America pay dividends?
Bank of America (BAC) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Bank of America's next dividend?
Bank of America has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 4, 2026.
What is Bank of America's dividend yield?
2.50% as of Oct 19, 2026: $1.28 a year in dividends divided by the $51.23 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BAC pay?
About $128.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $32.00, at Bank of America's current dividend rate.
Has Bank of America ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Bank of America's annual dividend, most recently in 2009. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years since.
How long has Bank of America paid dividends?
Since at least 1986, the start of Bank of America's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 162 payments.
When do I need to buy BAC to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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