Does Shell Pay Dividends?
Shell plc · SHEL · updated
Key facts: Shell dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Shell (SHEL) pays a dividend of $0.78 per share every quarter, $3.12 a year, a 2.93% yield at its share price of $106.66.
- Shell (SHEL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Shell (SHEL), $0.78 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026 and was paid on Sep 21, 2026.
- Shell (SHEL) has paid a dividend since at least 1985; SmarterDividends' records hold 126 of its dividend payments.
- Shell (SHEL) has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Shell (SHEL), 5.0% to $0.78 per share, went ex-dividend on May 22, 2026.
- At $3.12 a year per share, 100 shares of SHEL pay $312.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Shell (SHEL) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 33% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Shell Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-shell-pay-dividends
How much does Shell pay?
Shell (SHEL) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.78 per share. That is $3.12 per share a year, a 2.93% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $312.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $293.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | $0.78 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.78 | +5.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.74 | +3.9% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.72 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $0.72 | — |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $0.72 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $0.72 | +4.1% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.69 | — |
When does Shell pay dividends?
Shell (SHEL) 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 SHEL ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Shell's dividend history
Shell (SHEL) has paid a dividend since at least 1985, and SmarterDividends' records hold 126 payments. It has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 5.0%, went ex-dividend on May 22, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2020, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full SHEL dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Shell pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Shell (SHEL) pays a dividend of $0.78 per share every quarter, $3.12 a year, a 2.93% yield at its share price of $106.66.
How much is Shell's dividend?
Shell (SHEL) pays $0.78 per share each payment, $3.12 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.02 per share in total.
How often does Shell pay dividends?
Shell (SHEL) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Shell's next dividend?
Shell 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 Shell's dividend yield?
2.93% as of Oct 19, 2026: $3.12 a year in dividends divided by the $106.66 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of SHEL pay?
About $312.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $78.12, at Shell's current dividend rate.
Has Shell ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Shell's annual dividend, most recently in 2020. It has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years since.
How long has Shell paid dividends?
Since at least 1985, the start of Shell's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 126 payments.
When do I need to buy SHEL 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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