BP p.l.c.

BP.L|Energy|Oil & Gas Integrated|£5.57|P/E 59.7|MCap 86.7B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

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

4.35%

Annual Dividend

£0.25

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

9514.03%

FCF Payout Ratio

44.88%

Stock Price

£5.57

52-Week Range

£3.29 – £5.84

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

BP.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 44.9% fcf payout ratio & 14.6% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 9514.0% earnings payout ratio & 2.5x interest coverage.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

9514.0%Danger

FCF Payout Ratio

44.9%Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

67.0%Caution

Interest Coverage

2.5xWarning

Balance Sheet

Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

14.6%Safe

Current Ratio

1.3xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

98.0Safe

Profitability

Warning

Return on Equity

1.7%Danger

Operating Margin

3.9%Warning

Gross Margin

16.2%Warning

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

3.8%Caution

VolatileWarning

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

February 19, 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%

Income Calculator

BP.L Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

£556.80

Annual Income

£24.56

Quarterly Income

£6.14

Monthly Income

£2.05

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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 4.35%, based on a stock price of £5.57 and an annual dividend of £0.25.

When is BP.L's next dividend payment date?

BP.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-19 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 9514.03%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 44.88%. 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 Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates BP p.l.c.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). 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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