BP (NYSE: BP) sets Q1 2026 dividend and reports insider share grants
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BP p.l.c. reports its first quarter 2026 interim dividend and recent management equity dealings. The dividend is set at US$0.0832 per ordinary share and US$0.4992 per ADS, payable on 26 June 2026 to shareholders on the register on 15 May 2026.
The cash dividend for sterling shareholders is 6.1844 pence per share, based on an exchange rate of £1 = US$1.34533. The board is not offering a scrip dividend, though dividend reinvestment plans are available. Several senior executives acquired small numbers of shares via the BP ShareMatch UK Plan, and Gordon Birrell received options over 2,650 shares at £4.12 under the BP ShareSave (SAYE) UK Plan.
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Key Figures
Interim dividend per ordinary share: US$0.0832 per share
Interim dividend per ADS: US$0.4992 per ADS
Sterling dividend per share: 6.1844 pence per share
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7 metrics
Interim dividend per ordinary share
US$0.0832 per share
First quarter 2026 dividend
Interim dividend per ADS
US$0.4992 per ADS
First quarter 2026 dividend
Sterling dividend per share
6.1844 pence per share
Cash dividend on 26 June 2026
FX rate for conversion
£1 = US$1.34533
Average rate 3–5 June 2026 for dividend
CFO ShareMatch purchase
5 shares at £5.293; £26.46 total
Kate Thomson acquisition on 10 June 2026
Deputy CEO ShareMatch purchase
60 shares at £5.293; £317.58 total
Carol Howle acquisition on 10 June 2026
Options granted to Gordon Birrell
2,650 shares at £4.12; £10,918 total
BP ShareSave (SAYE) UK Plan, 25 June 2026
Key Terms
interim dividend, scrip dividend alternative, BP ShareMatch UK Plan, BP ShareSave (SAYE) UK Plan, +1 more
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interim dividend financial
"the interim dividend for the first quarter of 2026 would be US$0.0832 per ordinary share"
An interim dividend is a cash payment a company declares and often pays before its annual results are finalized, similar to a mid‑year bonus paid from current profits. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate income, signals the company’s short‑term cash strength and confidence in ongoing earnings, and can influence share price and investor expectations about future payouts.
scrip dividend alternative financial
"The board has decided not to offer a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the first quarter 2026 dividend."
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"This notice is given in fulfilment of the obligation under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation."
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
FAQ
What interim dividend did BP (BP) declare for the first quarter of 2026?
BP declared an interim dividend of US$0.0832 per ordinary share for first quarter 2026. American Depositary Share (ADS) holders receive US$0.4992 per ADS, reflecting six ordinary shares per ADS, with payment aligned to the same dividend timetable.
When will BP (BP) pay the first quarter 2026 dividend and what is the record date?
BP will pay the first quarter 2026 interim dividend on 26 June 2026. Shareholders must be on the share register on 15 May 2026 to receive it, making that the key record date determining dividend eligibility for investors.
Is BP offering a scrip dividend alternative for the first quarter 2026 payout?
BP is not offering a scrip dividend alternative for the first quarter 2026 dividend. Instead, shareholders can use dividend reinvestment plans, which allow many ordinary and ADS holders to reinvest cash dividends into additional BP shares, subject to certain exceptions.