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BCH

Banco de Chile

BCH

Financial Services · Stock · annual payer

Forward Yield

5.90%

Annual Dividend

$2.19

Payout Ratio

92%

5-Yr Growth

20.3%

Ex-Date

Mar 30, 2026

Frequency

Annual

BCH Dividend Safety Score

53/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
Earnings payout coverage92% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is BCH a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Banco de Chile (BCH) pays a annual dividend yielding 5.90% ($2.19/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 20.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 85% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Elevated payout ratio (92%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.90%
Payout Ratio
92%
Annual Dividend
$2.19
5-Yr Avg Growth
20.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 30, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.13
Market Cap
$18.7B
P/E Ratio
14.9
5-Yr Total Return
85%
52-Week Range
$27.08 – $46.77
Dividend Safety
C · 53/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)
BCH ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.19 / yr per share

Per payment (annual)$219.00
Annual$219.00
Monthly avg$18.25