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Data last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 19, 2026): BHP Group Limited (BHP) pays a $1.72 annual dividend, yielding 4.75% at $83.29/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-04. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 4.75%
Annual Dividend: $1.72 per share
Payout Ratio: 68.8%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-04
Dividend Frequency: semi-annually
Sector: Basic Materials
Years of Dividend History: 43
BHP Group Limited dividend income comes from one of the world's largest natural resources companies, with mining operations spanning copper, iron ore, and coal across multiple continents. The current yield sits at 3.98%, paid semi-annually, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $3.45 per share and the next ex-dividend date set for September 4, 2026. BHP's beta of 0.85 means it moves somewhat less than the broader market, which appeals to income-focused investors who want commodity exposure without the full volatility of the sector. The combination of a meaningful yield and a business tied to global demand for industrial materials makes BHP stock a candidate for investors prioritizing income over growth.
BHP Group Limited pays out 66.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by a diversified mining portfolio spanning copper, iron ore, and coal, with operations across multiple continents and end markets including China, Japan, and India. BHP Group Limited dividend safety faces a real test in commodity downturns: the dividend history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which reflects how closely payouts track commodity-driven earnings rather than a fixed commitment.
BHP Group Limited dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.6% per year from 2007 to 2024. Per-share payments grew from $0.8385 to $2.92 over that window (with 2026 a partial year). The largest annual increase in the window was 99.1% in 2019, which illustrates how BHP's dividend moves in large swings rather than steady increments. The history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so the 7.6% CAGR reflects a volatile path, not a smooth upward trend.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Year | +0.5% | $2.14 (2020) | $2.20 (2025) |
| 10-Year | -0.1% | $2.21 (2015) | $2.20 (2025) |
BHP Group Limited suits income-focused investors who want exposure to global industrial materials and can accept dividend variability tied to commodity cycles. The current yield of 3.98% falls in the moderate (2–4%) range, and it sits below the 5-year average yield of 4.87%, which means buyers today are getting less income relative to recent history. The 66.5% payout ratio is elevated, leaving limited buffer if earnings compress. What an investor gains is a globally diversified mining business with a meaningful semi-annual payout. The trade-off is a dividend that has moved sharply in both directions and carries no consecutive-year increase streak.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | $1.9800 |
| 2026-03-06 | $1.4600 |
| 2025-09-05 | $1.2000 |
| 2025-03-07 | $1.0000 |
| 2024-09-13 | $1.4800 |
| 2024-03-07 | $1.4400 |
| 2023-09-07 | $1.5850 |
| 2023-03-09 | $1.7850 |
| 2022-09-01 | $3.4850 |
| 2022-02-24 | $3.0000 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.4400 |
| 2025 | $2.2000 |
| 2024 | $2.9200 |
| 2023 | $3.3700 |
| 2022 | $6.4850 |
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