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BGC

BGC Group, Inc.

BGC

Financial Services · Capital Markets · Stock · quarterly payer

$11.59

Fairly valued · -10% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.69%

Annual Dividend

$0.08

Payout Ratio

20%

5-Yr Growth

14.9%

Ex-Date

Aug 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BGC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) has a forward dividend yield of 0.69%, based on an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and a share price of $11.59.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • BGC last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • BGC's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 19, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0200 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC pays out 20% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BGC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 14.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC's 0.69% yield is 19% below its five-year average yield of 0.86%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BGC is $10.45 per share, 10% below the $11.59 share price, so BGC screens as fairly valued.
  • BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 4 times across the 73 payments on record since 2008. Its most recent change was a 100.0% increase to $0.0200 per share, going ex-dividend on May 20, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 21, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BGC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BGC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) yields 0.69% ($0.08 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BGC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.69% ($0.08/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (20%)
  • Strong 14.9% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 159% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.69%
Payout Ratio
20%
Annual Dividend
$0.08
5-Yr Avg Growth
14.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 19, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.99
Market Cap
$5.4B
P/E Ratio
29.0
5-Yr Total Return
159%
52-Week Range
$8.27 – $12.89
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

BGC dividend raises and cuts

BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 4 times across the 73 payments on record since 2008. Its most recent change was a 100.0% increase to $0.0200 per share, going ex-dividend on May 20, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 21, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 20, 2024Raise$0.0100 → $0.0200+100.0%
May 21, 2020Cut$0.140 → $0.0100−92.9%
Mar 5, 2019Raise$0.116 → $0.140+20.9%
May 17, 2017Raise$0.103 → $0.116+12.5%
May 12, 2016Raise$0.0900 → $0.103+14.3%
May 13, 2015Raise$0.0772 → $0.0900+16.7%
Nov 14, 2012Cut$0.109 → $0.0772−29.4%
May 12, 2011Raise$0.0900 → $0.109+21.4%
May 12, 2010Raise$0.0514 → $0.0900+75.0%
Nov 12, 2009Cut$0.0579 → $0.0514−11.1%
May 14, 2009Raise$0.0257 → $0.0579+125.0%
Mar 6, 2009Cut$0.0643 → $0.0257−60.0%
Every BGC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BGC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BGC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BGC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.69% ($0.08/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BGC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BGC's fair value is about $10.45 versus a $11.59 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-10% vs. fair value).

Is BGC's dividend safe?

BGC has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BGC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BGC is about $10.45 per share, about 10% below the current $11.59 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BGC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BGC screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.69% ($0.08/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BGC cut its dividend?

BGC earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BGC pay a dividend?

Yes. BGC Group, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.08 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.69%.

What is BGC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC's forward dividend yield is 0.69%, based on a $0.08 annual dividend and a $11.59 share price.

What is BGC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC pays $0.08 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BGC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC's payout ratio is 20% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BGC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next BGC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BGC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 19, 2026, for $0.0200 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.08 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$2.00
Annual$8.00
Monthly avg$0.67

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