STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$0.31
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.92
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.02%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
5.16%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Mar 27, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Feb 20, 2026
5.92 %
9,180.68
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.499 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | 0.499 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 05, 2025 | 0.499 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.48 | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 0.48 | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 0.48 | Nov 08, 2024 | Nov 08, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 0.48 | Aug 09, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| May 07, 2024 | 0.436 | May 16, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Feb 06, 2024 | 0.436 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Nov 01, 2023 | 0.436 | Nov 08, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 0.436 | Nov 09, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Aug 01, 2023 | 0.436 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| May 02, 2023 | 0.397 | May 11, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Feb 07, 2023 | 0.397 | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Nov 01, 2022 | 0.36 | Nov 09, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Aug 02, 2022 | 0.36 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 |
| May 03, 2022 | 0.328 | May 12, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Feb 08, 2022 | 0.328 | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 1999 | 2:1 | +1.00% | -1.12% |
| Jun 06, 1997 | 2:1 | +0.89% | 0 |
| May 01, 1987 | 2:1 | +4.04% | -0.18% |
| Jun 23, 1980 | 2:1 | +0.35% | 0 |
| Jul 03, 1978 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 1973 | 2:1 | 0 | +0.92% |
| Nov 06, 1967 | 11:10 | +0.47% | -2.31% |
| Aug 03, 1964 | 2:1 | -2.22% | +2.29% |
| May 14, 1963 | 11:10 | +1.26% | -0.80% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BP p.l.c. (BP) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. BP p.l.c. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is BP's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. BP's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.02.
When did BP last pay a dividend?
BP last paid dividends on 2026-03-27, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-02-20.
When was the last time BP stock split?
BP stock split took place on 04-10-1999.
How did BP's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Oct 4, 1999, when BP p.l.c. went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 BP share(s).