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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) pays a $0.36 annual dividend, yielding 0.41% at $10.98/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 0.41%
Annual Dividend: $0.36 per share
Payout Ratio: 49.3%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-15
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Years of Dividend History: 18
BYD Company Limited dividend sits at a 0.41% yield, reflecting the company's position as a China-based manufacturer of new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, and handset components. The trailing annual dividend rate is $0.3580 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 15, 2026. BYDDF operates across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electronics assembly, giving it exposure to multiple fast-moving industries. A beta of 0.335 points to relatively low price volatility, which appeals to investors who prioritize capital preservation over high current income.
BYD Company Limited pays out 49.3% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). That level leaves meaningful earnings retained within the business, which spans new energy vehicles, batteries, and electronics assembly across several revenue streams. BYD Company Limited dividend safety is supported by that buffer, though the company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, where earnings can swing with vehicle demand and broader economic conditions. A cyclical revenue base is the most data-supported pressure point on the payout.
BYD Company Limited dividend history shows a CAGR of 3.1% per year from 2003 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.2840 to $0.5540 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 594.3% in 2023, reflecting a sharp rebound after several years of subdued payouts. The history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear.
BYDDF fits dividend investors who can accept a low current yield in exchange for a business with diversified revenue across new energy vehicles, batteries, and electronics. The yield is low (below 2%), and at 0.41% it sits well beneath the 5-year average of 2.15%, meaning buyers today receive far less income than the historical norm. Three consecutive years of dividend increases show recent momentum, but the long-term CAGR of 3.1% is slow. The trade-off is clear: a moderate payout ratio of 49.3% keeps the dividend covered, but income generation is minimal at current prices.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | $0.0530 |
| 2025-06-12 | $0.5540 |
| 2024-06-11 | $0.4272 |
| 2023-06-13 | $0.1597 |
| 2022-06-13 | $0.0160 |
| 2021-06-10 | $0.0230 |
| 2020-06-26 | $0.0085 |
| 2019-06-11 | $0.0290 |
| 2018-06-22 | $0.0220 |
| 2017-06-08 | $0.0260 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0530 |
| 2025 | $0.5540 |
| 2024 | $0.4272 |
| 2023 | $0.1597 |
| 2022 | $0.0160 |
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