Does BP Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: BP dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, BP (BP) pays a dividend of $0.52 per share every quarter, $2.02 a year, a 4.02% yield at its share price of $50.21.
- BP (BP) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from BP (BP), $0.52 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026 and was paid on Sep 18, 2026.
- BP (BP) has paid a dividend since at least 1970; SmarterDividends' records hold 221 of its dividend payments.
- BP (BP) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from BP (BP), 4.2% to $0.52 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
- At $2.02 a year per share, 100 shares of BP pay $202.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of BP (BP) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 95% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does BP Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-bp-pay-dividends
How much does BP pay?
BP (BP) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.52 per share. That is $2.02 per share a year, a 4.02% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $202.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $402.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.52 | +4.2% |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.50 | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.50 | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.50 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.50 | +4.0% |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.48 | — |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.48 | — |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.48 | — |
When does BP pay dividends?
BP (BP) 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 BP ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
BP's dividend history
BP (BP) has paid a dividend since at least 1970, and SmarterDividends' records hold 221 payments. It has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 4.2%, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2021, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full BP dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does BP pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, BP (BP) pays a dividend of $0.52 per share every quarter, $2.02 a year, a 4.02% yield at its share price of $50.21.
How much is BP's dividend?
BP (BP) pays $0.52 per share each payment, $2.02 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.02 per share in total.
How often does BP pay dividends?
BP (BP) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is BP's next dividend?
BP has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
What is BP's dividend yield?
4.02% as of Oct 19, 2026: $2.02 a year in dividends divided by the $50.21 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BP pay?
About $202.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $52.00, at BP's current dividend rate.
Has BP ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in BP's annual dividend, most recently in 2021. It has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years since.
How long has BP paid dividends?
Since at least 1970, the start of BP's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 221 payments.
When do I need to buy BP 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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