How much does BA.L pay per share?

At the current rate, BAE Systems plc pays about £0.36 per share over a year, paid twice a year.

When is the next BA.L dividend?

The next ex-dividend date is 22 October 2026, already announced by the company.

BA.L dividend calculator

BAE Systems plc

Current price £19.19

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Holding period: 10 years

Dividend growth: 8.9% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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BA.L dividend health check

Dividend yield1.89%

Modest yield

Payout safety

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Growth streak6 years

Consecutive years of rises in our payment data

Payment frequencyTwice a year

Next payment on 2 December 2026 (announced)

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How resilient is the BA.L dividend?

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Across 1,767 dividend payers, shares our Risk score put in the riskiest band went on to cut their dividend about 1 in 2 times within a year. In the safest band it was 1 in 7.

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BA.L vs similar payers

Share	Yield	5y dividend growth
BA.LBAE Systems plc	1.89%	8.9%	This page
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.	4.25%	6.7%	Calculate →
PGThe Procter & Gamble Company	2.98%	5.3%	Calculate →
JNJJohnson & Johnson	1.99%	11.2%	Calculate →

Frequently asked questions

How much does BA.L pay per share?: At the current rate, BAE Systems plc pays about £0.36 per share over a year, paid twice a year.
When is the next BA.L dividend?: The next ex-dividend date is 22 October 2026, already announced by the company.
How resilient is the BA.L dividend?: We have not scored BA.L yet. Run the free resilience check on the scoring page to see how it holds up. Informational only, not financial advice.

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