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Data last updated: Sep 01, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 01, 2026): Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) pays a $4.12 annual dividend ($1.03 quarterly), yielding 2.52% at $163.76/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-17. 23 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.52%
Annual Dividend: $4.12 per share
Payout Ratio: 52.6%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-17
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Energy
Years of Dividend History: 57
Exxon Mobil Corporation dividend investors are looking at one of the longest-running payers in the energy sector, with 57 years of dividend history spanning upstream oil and gas, downstream refining, and petrochemicals. The current yield sits at 2.63%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.12 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with the last declared payment at $1.03 per share. XOM's beta of 0.162 points to unusually low price volatility for an energy company, which suits income investors who want sector exposure without sharp swings.
Exxon Mobil Corporation pays out 52.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40-60%). That level leaves meaningful earnings coverage above the dividend, supported by a business that spans the full energy value chain: crude extraction, refining, and petrochemical manufacturing including olefins, polyolefins, and aromatics. Exxon Mobil Corporation dividend safety is further reinforced by 23 consecutive years of increases, which reflects a long-standing commitment to the payout. The primary pressure point is oil and gas price volatility, since XOM's upstream earnings fluctuate with commodity cycles, and a prolonged downturn in crude prices would directly compress the earnings base supporting that 52.6% ratio.
Exxon Mobil Corporation dividend history shows a CAGR of 5.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $1.85 to $4.00 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 0.3% in 2021, which shows that growth, while unbroken, has at times been nearly flat. At 5.7% annually, the pace is moderate: it outpaces typical inflation over the period but does not represent fast compounding for investors prioritizing dividend growth.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +4.1% | $3.55 (2022) | $4.00 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +2.8% | $3.48 (2020) | $4.00 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +3.3% | $2.88 (2015) | $4.00 (2025) |
XOM stock fits dividend investors who want a moderate, well-covered yield from a large integrated energy business rather than maximum income or rapid payout growth. The current yield of 2.63% sits above the 5-year average of 2.37%, meaning today's entry point offers slightly more income than the historical norm. The payout ratio of 52.6% keeps the dividend in a moderate (2-4%) yield range with room to absorb earnings pressure. The trade-off is clear: 23 consecutive years of increases and a low beta of 0.162 offer income durability and price calm, but the 5.7% annual growth rate means the dividend compounds slowly. Investors gain predictability; they accept modest yield and gradual growth in return.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $1.0300 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1.0300 |
| 2026-02-12 | $1.0300 |
| 2025-11-14 | $1.0300 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.9900 |
| 2025-05-15 | $0.9900 |
| 2025-02-12 | $0.9900 |
| 2024-11-14 | $0.9900 |
| 2024-08-15 | $0.9500 |
| 2024-05-14 | $0.9500 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.0900 |
| 2025 | $4.0000 |
| 2024 | $3.8400 |
| 2023 | $3.6800 |
| 2022 | $3.5500 |
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