Barclays (BCS) Dividend Calculator
Barclays PLC · how much BCS pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Barclays (BCS) pay $62.00 a year in dividends, about $31.30 every six months, at the current twice-yearly dividend of $0.3130 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $22.91 share price that is a 2.71% yield, so $10,000 buys about 436.5 shares and pays about $271 a year.
Per share, a year
$0.62
100 shares, a year
$62.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$270.62
Shares for $1,000 a month
19,355
BCS Barclays PLC
$22.91 · $0.62/yr dividend · 2.60% yield · semiannual
Annual income
$62.00
Monthly (average)
$5.17
Per payment (semiannual)
$31.00
Dividend yield
2.71%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$2,291
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on BCS's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $62 · 10-year total: $620. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many BCS shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Barclays dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 1,936 | $44,354 |
| $250 a month | 4,839 | $110,861 |
| $500 a month | 9,678 | $221,723 |
| $1,000 a month | 19,355 | $443,423 |
| $2,000 a month | 38,710 | $886,846 |
| $5,000 a month | 96,775 | $2,217,115 |
What 100 shares of BCS paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $24.80 in 2016 and $43.40 in 2025, up 75%, without buying another share.
How the BCS dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $0.62
Each payment = shares × $0.3130
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $0.62
The rate is Barclays's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the BCS dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Barclays (BCS) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Barclays (BCS) pay $62.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $31.30 every six months, at $0.62 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $22.91, BCS yields 2.71%: $10,000 buys about 436.5 shares, which pay about $270.62 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from BCS dividends alone takes about 19,355 shares, roughly $443,423 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of BCS paid $24.80 in dividends in 2016 and $43.40 in 2025, up 75%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Barclays (BCS) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BCS/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of BCS pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Barclays (BCS) pay $62.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $31.30 every six months, at $0.62 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of BCS pay?
About $620 a year before tax, or $313.00 every six months, at Barclays's current rate of $0.62 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $22,910 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of BCS do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 19,355 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $0.62 a share, that's 19,355 shares, or about $443,423 at today's $22.91 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in BCS to make $100 a month?
About $44,342. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 2.71% yield that takes $44,342, or about 1,936 shares.
How often does Barclays pay dividends?
Barclays (BCS) pays twice a year, usually in March and September, so you get 2 payments a year of about $0.3130 per share each.
How is the BCS dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Barclays pays about $0.62 per share a year, so each share earns $0.62 a year and $0.3130 every six months. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are BCS dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to BCS