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BP.L/Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated/LSE

Dividend Yield

4.98%

£0.25 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price£4.81P/E31.4MCap7.728Last update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

54/ 100Caution

BP.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 44.5% fcf payout ratio & 14.6% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 160.0% earnings payout ratio & 2.5x interest coverage.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 44.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 160.0%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: 5.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Caution
5.8%Warning
24.2%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
VolatileWarning

About BP p.l.c.

BP p.l.c., an integrated energy company, engages in the oil and gas business worldwide. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, marketing, and trading activities, as well as solar, wind, and hydrogen businesses. The company also offers aviation fuel products and services, such as jet fuel; aviation gasoline; UL91 aviation fuel; and sustainable aviation fuel. In addition, it engages in the convenience and retail fuel; EV charging; Castrol lubricants and fluids; B2B; midstream; crude oil production; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy businesses. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.98%

Annual Dividend

£0.25

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

160.01%

FCF Payout Ratio

44.53%

52-Week Range

£3.62 - £6.09

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BP.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BP.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 14, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

9.68%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

3.78%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.71%

3-Year Total Growth

31.96%

5-Year Total Growth

20.38%

10-Year Total Growth

-6.85%

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Total Investment

£480.85

Annual Income

£24.84

Quarterly Income

£6.21

Monthly Income

£2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BP.L's current dividend yield?
BP p.l.c. (BP.L) currently has a dividend yield of 4.98%, based on a stock price of £4.81 and an annual dividend of £0.25.
When is BP.L's next dividend payment date?
BP.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-14 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BP.L pay in dividends per year?
BP p.l.c. paid £0.25 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has BP.L been increasing its dividend?
BP p.l.c. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 3.78% and a 10-year CAGR of -0.71%.
Is BP.L's dividend safe?
BP p.l.c. has a payout ratio of 160.01%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 44.53%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is BP.L's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates BP p.l.c.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for energy companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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