Does Bristol-Myers Squibb Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Bristol-Myers Squibb dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) pays a dividend of $0.63 per share every quarter, $2.52 a year, a 4.22% yield at its share price of $59.75.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), $0.63 per share, went ex-dividend on Oct 2, 2026 and was paid on Nov 2, 2026.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has paid a dividend since at least 1972; SmarterDividends' records hold 217 of its dividend payments.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), 1.6% to $0.63 per share, went ex-dividend on Jan 2, 2026.
- At $2.52 a year per share, 100 shares of BMY pay $252.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 55% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Bristol-Myers Squibb Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-bristol-myers-squibb-pay-dividends
How much does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay?
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.63 per share. That is $2.52 per share a year, a 4.22% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $252.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $422.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | $0.63 | +1.6% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $0.62 | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $0.62 | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $0.62 | — |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 | $0.62 | +3.3% |
When does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay dividends?
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. 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 BMY ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Bristol-Myers Squibb's dividend history
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has paid a dividend since at least 1972, and SmarterDividends' records hold 217 payments. It has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 1.6%, went ex-dividend on Jan 2, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full BMY dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) pays a dividend of $0.63 per share every quarter, $2.52 a year, a 4.22% yield at its share price of $59.75.
How much is Bristol-Myers Squibb's dividend?
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) pays $0.63 per share each payment, $2.52 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.52 per share in total.
How often does Bristol-Myers Squibb pay dividends?
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Bristol-Myers Squibb's next dividend?
Bristol-Myers Squibb has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Oct 2, 2026.
What is Bristol-Myers Squibb's dividend yield?
4.22% as of Oct 19, 2026: $2.52 a year in dividends divided by the $59.75 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BMY pay?
About $252.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $63.00, at Bristol-Myers Squibb's current dividend rate.
Has Bristol-Myers Squibb ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Bristol-Myers Squibb's dividend since 1972. It has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.
How long has Bristol-Myers Squibb paid dividends?
Since at least 1972, the start of Bristol-Myers Squibb's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 217 payments.
When do I need to buy BMY 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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