BP Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income BP p.l.c. (BP) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with BP's current 4.88% yield and 8.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 4.88%
Annual Dividend: $2.04 per share
Share Price: $42.15
Payout Ratio: 94.7%
BP DRIP Calculator
Model BP dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 8.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in BP 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in BP on 2016-06-30 would be worth $2,183.12 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 118.3%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,778.54 (77.9% return). Reinvesting dividends added $404.58 in extra value.
Starting share price: $35.51 — Current share price: $42.15
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BP's current dividend yield?
- BP (BP p.l.c.) currently has a dividend yield of 4.88%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $488 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much BP do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from BP at its current yield of 4.88%, you would need approximately $245,902 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does BP pay monthly dividends?
- No, BP pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is BP's dividend safe?
- BP's payout ratio is 94.7%, which is elevated. Monitor earnings closely, as high payout ratios can indicate less flexibility for dividend growth or sustainability during downturns.
- What is BP's dividend growth rate?
- BP's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 8.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in BP 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in BP on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $2,183.12 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 118.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,778.54 — meaning DRIP added $404.58 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the BP dividend page.