Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) | Dividend History & Payments | 1984 - 2026
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Large-cap Healthcare
TL;DR: Bristol-Myers Squibb Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Bristol-Myers Squibb has paid $3.11 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 5.82%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.13%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $7.79 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Jan 2, 2026
12-Month Dividend
$3.11
12-Month Div. Yield
5.82%
3-Year Total Dividend
$7.79
3-Year Avg Dividend
$2.60
3-Year Avg Yield
1.13%
Last 5Y Dividend
$10.93
All Time Dividend
$42.17
Date Range
Apr 1984 - Jan 2026
Bristol-Myers Squibb Yearly Dividend History Chart
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Dividend History From 1984 - 2026
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $0.63 | $0.63 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 4 | $2.48 | $0.62 | 5.02% |
| 2024 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 4.89% |
| 2023 | 4 | $2.28 | $0.57 | 3.47% |
| 2022 | 4 | $2.16 | $0.54 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3 | $1.47 | $0.49 | 2.33% |
| 2020 | 5 | $2.29 | $0.46 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.64 | $0.41 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.60 | $0.40 | 2.65% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.56 | $0.39 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 3 | $1.14 | $0.38 | 1.76% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.49 | $0.37 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.45 | $0.36 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 5 | $1.76 | $0.35 | 4.03% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.36 | $0.34 | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.32 | $0.33 | 4.64% |
| 2010 | 3 | $0.96 | $0.32 | 3.65% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.25 | $0.31 | 5.72% |
| 2008 | 5 | $1.55 | $0.31 | 6.86% |
| 2007 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 3.87% |
| 2006 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 4.62% |
| 2005 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 4.58% |
| 2004 | 3 | $0.84 | $0.28 | 3.47% |
| 2003 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 4.27% |
| 2002 | 5 | $1.40 | $0.28 | 4.49% |
| 2001 | 4 | $1.03 | $0.26 | 1.84% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.88 | $0.22 | 1.53% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 1.06% |
| 1998 | 3 | $0.27 | $0.09 | 0.53% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 0.91% |
| 1996 | 5 | $0.20 | $0.04 | 0.90% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.12 | $0.04 | 0.74% |
| 1994 | 5 | $0.20 | $0.04 | 1.51% |
| 1993 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 1.16% |
| 1992 | 3 | $0.12 | $0.04 | 0.74% |
| 1991 | 4 | $0.13 | $0.03 | 0.67% |
| 1990 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.84% |
| 1989 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.99% |
| 1988 | 5 | $0.11 | $0.02 | 1.09% |
| 1987 | 3 | $0.05 | $0.02 | 0.40% |
| 1986 | 3 | $0.03 | $0.01 | 0.31% |
| 1985 | 4 | $0.04 | $0.01 | 0.56% |
| 1984 | 4 | $0.04 | $0.01 | 0.72% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.63 | 1.18% | $53.46 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.62 | 1.41% | $43.96 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.62 | 1.32% | $46.92 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.62 | 1.22% | $50.71 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.62 | 1.11% | $55.83 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.60 | 1.15% | $52.20 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.60 | 1.48% | $40.46 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.60 | 1.17% | $51.32 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.60 | 1.15% | $52.23 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.57 | 1.01% | $56.66 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.57 | 0.91% | $62.65 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.57 | 0.81% | $70.74 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $0.57 | 0.78% | $73.00 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.77% | $69.70 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.70% | $76.84 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.73% | $73.82 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.86% | $62.83 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.49 | 0.82% | $59.51 |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $0.49 | 0.73% | $66.95 |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.49 | 0.78% | $62.93 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.49 | 0.79% | $62.03 |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.77% | $58.72 |
| Jul 2, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.76% | $59.14 |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.81% | $55.53 |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.72% | $62.78 |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 0.81% | $50.75 |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 0.89% | $45.89 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.41 | 0.88% | $46.64 |
| Jan 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 0.87% | $46.89 |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.40 | 0.64% | $62.41 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | $0.40 | 0.71% | $56.56 |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $0.40 | 0.66% | $60.88 |
| Jan 4, 2018 | $0.40 | 0.65% | $61.89 |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $0.39 | 0.60% | $64.81 |
| Jul 5, 2017 | $0.39 | 0.70% | $55.91 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.39 | 0.73% | $53.42 |
| Jan 4, 2017 | $0.39 | 0.65% | $59.95 |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.69% | $55.43 |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.52% | $73.78 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.59% | $64.91 |
| Dec 30, 2015 | $0.38 | 0.55% | $68.79 |
| Sep 30, 2015 | $0.37 | 0.59% | $62.23 |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.37 | 0.55% | $67.48 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $0.37 | 0.59% | $63.23 |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.37 | 0.62% | $59.51 |
| Oct 1, 2014 | $0.36 | 0.71% | $50.85 |
| Jul 1, 2014 | $0.36 | 0.74% | $48.44 |
| Apr 2, 2014 | $0.36 | 0.72% | $49.89 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.36 | 0.68% | $52.85 |
| Oct 2, 2013 | $0.35 | 0.74% | $47.52 |
| Jul 2, 2013 | $0.35 | 0.79% | $44.18 |
| Apr 3, 2013 | $0.35 | 0.86% | $40.61 |
| Jan 2, 2013 | $0.35 | 1.05% | $33.35 |
| Oct 3, 2012 | $0.34 | 1.01% | $33.64 |
| Jul 3, 2012 | $0.34 | 0.98% | $34.61 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | $0.34 | 1.01% | $33.68 |
| Jan 4, 2012 | $0.34 | 0.99% | $34.22 |
| Oct 6, 2011 | $0.33 | 1.02% | $32.38 |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.33 | 1.13% | $29.15 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | $0.33 | 1.25% | $26.46 |
| Jan 5, 2011 | $0.33 | 1.28% | $25.80 |
| Sep 29, 2010 | $0.32 | 1.17% | $27.28 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | $0.32 | 1.30% | $24.69 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | $0.32 | 1.19% | $26.95 |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.32 | 1.27% | $25.25 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | $0.31 | 1.39% | $22.26 |
| Jul 1, 2009 | $0.31 | 1.57% | $19.77 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | $0.31 | 1.54% | $20.17 |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.31 | 1.30% | $23.88 |
| Oct 1, 2008 | $0.31 | 1.52% | $20.43 |
| Jul 2, 2008 | $0.31 | 1.49% | $20.78 |
| Apr 2, 2008 | $0.31 | 1.40% | $22.19 |
| Jan 2, 2008 | $0.31 | 1.20% | $25.75 |
| Oct 3, 2007 | $0.28 | 0.93% | $30.09 |
| Jul 3, 2007 | $0.28 | 0.89% | $31.55 |
| Apr 3, 2007 | $0.28 | 1.01% | $27.82 |
| Jan 3, 2007 | $0.28 | 1.07% | $26.18 |
| Oct 4, 2006 | $0.28 | 1.15% | $24.42 |
| Jul 5, 2006 | $0.28 | 1.11% | $25.33 |
| Apr 5, 2006 | $0.28 | 1.14% | $24.51 |
| Jan 4, 2006 | $0.28 | 1.23% | $22.78 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | $0.28 | 1.22% | $23.00 |
| Jun 29, 2005 | $0.28 | 1.11% | $25.20 |
| Mar 30, 2005 | $0.28 | 1.12% | $24.94 |
| Jan 5, 2005 | $0.28 | 1.13% | $24.74 |
| Sep 29, 2004 | $0.28 | 1.16% | $24.14 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | $0.28 | 1.16% | $24.15 |
| Mar 31, 2004 | $0.28 | 1.15% | $24.36 |
| Dec 30, 2003 | $0.28 | 0.95% | $29.35 |
| Oct 1, 2003 | $0.28 | 1.08% | $25.86 |
| Jul 1, 2003 | $0.28 | 1.03% | $27.26 |
| Apr 2, 2003 | $0.28 | 1.24% | $22.50 |
| Dec 31, 2002 | $0.28 | 1.13% | $24.75 |
| Oct 2, 2002 | $0.28 | 1.29% | $21.76 |
| Jul 2, 2002 | $0.28 | 1.10% | $25.50 |
| Apr 3, 2002 | $0.28 | 0.86% | $32.57 |
| Jan 2, 2002 | $0.28 | 0.55% | $51.30 |
| Oct 3, 2001 | $0.28 | 0.48% | $57.50 |
| Jul 3, 2001 | $0.25 | 0.49% | $50.54 |
| Apr 4, 2001 | $0.25 | 0.46% | $54.73 |
| Jan 3, 2001 | $0.25 | 0.41% | $61.21 |
| Oct 4, 2000 | $0.22 | 0.41% | $53.54 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | $0.22 | 0.40% | $55.20 |
| Apr 5, 2000 | $0.22 | 0.39% | $56.63 |
| Jan 5, 2000 | $0.22 | 0.34% | $65.20 |
| Sep 29, 1999 | $0.19 | 0.29% | $66.92 |
| Jun 30, 1999 | $0.20 | 0.29% | $68.29 |
| Mar 30, 1999 | $0.19 | 0.32% | $60.14 |
| Jan 6, 1999 | $0.10 | 0.16% | $62.46 |
| Sep 30, 1998 | $0.09 | 0.19% | $45.74 |
| Jun 30, 1998 | $0.09 | 0.16% | $56.66 |
| Apr 1, 1998 | $0.09 | 0.17% | $50.80 |
| Dec 30, 1997 | $0.09 | 0.20% | $45.03 |
| Oct 1, 1997 | $0.09 | 0.21% | $40.90 |
| Jul 1, 1997 | $0.09 | 0.21% | $41.25 |
| Apr 2, 1997 | $0.09 | 0.28% | $30.69 |
| Dec 31, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.17% | $26.03 |
| Oct 2, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.18% | $23.41 |
| Jul 2, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.20% | $20.73 |
| Apr 2, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.20% | $20.79 |
| Jan 3, 1996 | $0.04 | 0.22% | $19.72 |
| Oct 4, 1995 | $0.04 | 0.23% | $17.85 |
| Jul 5, 1995 | $0.04 | 0.26% | $15.88 |
| Apr 3, 1995 | $0.04 | 0.28% | $14.93 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | $0.04 | 0.30% | $13.89 |
| Oct 3, 1994 | $0.04 | 0.31% | $13.38 |
| Jun 27, 1994 | $0.04 | 0.32% | $12.76 |
| Mar 25, 1994 | $0.04 | 0.34% | $12.25 |
| Jan 3, 1994 | $0.04 | 0.30% | $13.98 |
| Sep 27, 1993 | $0.04 | 0.31% | $13.32 |
| Jun 28, 1993 | $0.04 | 0.30% | $13.47 |
| Mar 29, 1993 | $0.04 | 0.30% | $13.62 |
| Jan 4, 1993 | $0.04 | 0.27% | $14.93 |
| Sep 28, 1992 | $0.04 | 0.26% | $14.87 |
| Jun 26, 1992 | $0.04 | 0.25% | $15.70 |
| Mar 30, 1992 | $0.04 | 0.22% | $18.08 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | $0.04 | 0.19% | $21.00 |
| Sep 30, 1991 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $19.39 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $19.10 |
| Apr 1, 1991 | $0.03 | 0.18% | $18.50 |
| Dec 28, 1990 | $0.03 | 0.22% | $15.14 |
| Oct 1, 1990 | $0.03 | 0.21% | $14.16 |
| Jun 29, 1990 | $0.03 | 0.20% | $15.17 |
| Apr 2, 1990 | $0.03 | 0.23% | $12.94 |
| Dec 29, 1989 | $0.03 | 0.23% | $13.32 |
| Sep 19, 1989 | $0.03 | 0.24% | $11.96 |
| Jun 30, 1989 | $0.03 | 0.24% | $11.63 |
| Apr 3, 1989 | $0.03 | 0.25% | $11.39 |
| Dec 30, 1988 | $0.03 | 0.27% | $10.53 |
| Oct 3, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.22% | $10.80 |
| Jun 27, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $9.52 |
| Mar 25, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $9.79 |
| Jan 4, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $9.61 |
| Sep 28, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $12.67 |
| Jun 26, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $11.90 |
| Mar 30, 1987 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $12.64 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.10% | $10.04 |
| Sep 29, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.09% | $8.58 |
| Jun 27, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $10.32 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $7.94 |
| Sep 30, 1985 | $0.01 | 0.10% | $6.62 |
| Jun 28, 1985 | $0.01 | 0.09% | $7.32 |
| Mar 29, 1985 | $0.01 | 0.10% | $6.74 |
| Dec 28, 1984 | $0.01 | 0.10% | $5.93 |
| Oct 1, 1984 | $0.01 | 0.11% | $5.31 |
| Jun 29, 1984 | $0.01 | 0.11% | $5.37 |
| Apr 2, 1984 | $0.01 | 0.10% | $5.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Bristol-Myers Squibb been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb has been paying dividends for 42 years, from 1984 to 2026. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $42.17 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Bristol-Myers Squibb's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb's most recent dividend payment was $0.63 per share, with an ex-dividend date of January 2, 2026. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Bristol-Myers Squibb's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Bristol-Myers Squibb's highest annual dividend was paid in 2025, when the company distributed $2.48 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Bristol-Myers Squibb's dividend payments in 2024 compare to 2025?
- Comparing Bristol-Myers Squibb's dividend payments, the company paid $2.40 per share in 2024 versus $2.48 per share in 2025, representing an increase of $0.08. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Bristol-Myers Squibb have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Bristol-Myers Squibb has paid a total of $19.27 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $3,521.56 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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