# BP p.l.c. (BP): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

BP p.l.c. operates as a global energy company, offering a wide array of carbon-based and sustainable products and services. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products. The Gas & Low Carbon Energy division is responsible for the extraction and integrated generation of natural gas and power. It actively trades gas and both renewable and non-renewable electricity. This segment also manages onshore and offshore wind farms and develops innovative solutions like hydrogen production and carbon capture...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $51.32 USD |
| Market Cap | $134.59B |
| P/E (TTM) | 10.45 |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.91 |
| 52-Week Range | $33.22 – $51.49 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.93% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.93% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.02 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.08 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 5 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 4.1% / 6.0% / 9.7% / -1.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 93.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 31.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 97.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 33.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.5196 | 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.4992 | 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.4992 | 2026-03-27 |
| 2025-11-14 | $0.4992 | 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.4992 | 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-05-16 | $0.4750 | 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-02-21 | $0.4750 | 2025-03-28 |
| 2024-11-08 | $0.4800 | 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-08-09 | $0.4750 | 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-05-16 | $0.4362 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-02-15 | $0.4362 | 2024-03-28 |
| 2023-11-09 | $0.4362 | 2023-12-19 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does BP p.l.c. do?

BP p.l.c. (BP) operates in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry within the Energy sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is BP's market cap?

BP p.l.c. (BP) has a market capitalization of approximately $134.59 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does BP pay a dividend?

Yes, BP p.l.c. (BP) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.93%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does BP pay dividends?

BP p.l.c. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.08 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is BP's payout ratio?

BP p.l.c.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bp/peers

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