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Bentley Systems (BSY) Dividend

Bentley Systems, Incorporated · Technology · Software - Application · quarterly payer

$47.20

Overvalued · -34% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Bentley Systems (BSY) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 a year, a 0.64% yield at its $47.20 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

0.64%

Annual Dividend

$0.28

Payout Ratio

31%

5-Yr Growth

18.5%

Ex-Date

Sep 22, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BSY's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) has a forward dividend yield of 0.64%, based on an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and a share price of $47.20.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (72 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • BSY has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BSY's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 22, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0700 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY pays out 31% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BSY's dividend has grown at an average rate of 18.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY's 0.64% yield is 58% above its five-year average yield of 0.41%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BSY is $31.21 per share, 34% below the $47.20 share price, so BSY screens as overvalued.
  • Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 24 payments on record since 2020. Its most recent change was a 16.7% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 19, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BSY Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BSY

Is BSY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($0.28/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (31%)
  • Strong 18.5% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.64%
Payout Ratio
31%
Annual Dividend
$0.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
18.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 22, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.96
Market Cap
$14.3B
P/E Ratio
51.9
5-Yr Total Return
-15%
52-Week Range
$28.08 – $50.80
Dividend Safety
B · 72/100
Ever Cut?
No

BSY dividend raises and cuts

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 24 payments on record since 2020. Its most recent change was a 16.7% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 19, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 19, 2025Raise$0.0600 → $0.0700+16.7%
Mar 19, 2024Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Feb 17, 2023Raise$0.0300 → $0.0500+66.7%
BSY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 22, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BSY dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BSY dividend calculator100 shares pay $28.00 a year, $7.00 each quarterCalculate →BSY total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BSY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($0.28/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BSY undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BSY's fair value is about $31.21 versus a $47.20 share price — so it looks overvalued (-34% vs. fair value).

Is BSY's dividend safe?

BSY has a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BSY's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BSY is about $31.21 per share, about 34% below the current $47.20 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BSY a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BSY screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($0.28/yr), with 3 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 BSY cut its dividend?

BSY earns a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BSY pay a dividend?

Yes. Bentley Systems, Incorporated pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.64%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of BSY pay?

At $0.28 per share a year, 100 shares of BSY pay $28.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $7.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $4,720 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is BSY's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY's forward dividend yield is 0.64%, based on a $0.28 annual dividend and a $47.20 share price.

What is BSY's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY pays $0.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BSY's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY's payout ratio is 31% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BSY grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next BSY ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BSY's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 22, 2026, for $0.0700 per share.