BP p.l.c.
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
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.
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SafeAbout 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
4.58%
Annual Dividend
£0.25
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
160.01%
FCF Payout Ratio
44.53%
Stock Price
£5.36
52-Week Range
£3.50 – £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
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 14, 2026
Next Payment Date
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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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