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BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data.
Why we rate it 6.8
- Yield of 4.36% is on the higher end but historically sustainable for REITs and quality income payers
- Payout ratio of 72% is on the higher side — leaves less buffer for earnings volatility
- Current yield is in line with the 5-year average of 3.92%
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where BMY ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 147dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where BMY lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
About Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company discovers, develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. It offers products for oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, and other areas. The company's products include Opdivo for various anti-cancer indications; Opdivo Qvantig, a subcutaneous PD-1 inhibitor for solid tumorsr; Orencia for active rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis; Yervoy for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma; Reblozyl to treat anemia; Breyanzi for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma; Opdualag for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma; and Camzyos to treat symptomatic obstructive HCM to improve functional capacity and symptom. It also offers Zeposia to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis; Abecma for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; Sotyktu for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis; Krazati for the treatment of adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); and Cobenfy to treat schizophrenia. In addition, it offers Eliquis for a reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation and for the treatment of DVT/PE; Revlimid, an oral immunomodulatory drug to treat multiple myeloma; Pomalyst/Imnovid for multiple myeloma; Sprycel for Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia; and Abraxane for the treatment of breast cancer. Further, it provides Augtyro for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC; and NSCLC and pancreatic cancer. It sells products to wholesalers, distributors, specialty pharmacies, and to a lesser extent, retailers, hospitals, clinics, and government agencies. The company was formerly known as Bristol-Myers Company. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to BMY's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is BMY's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 4.36%, payout ratio 72%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates BMY's dividend safety profile as solid (6.8/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is BMY's current dividend yield?
BMY has a current dividend yield of 4.36% as of April 28, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 3.92%.
How is BMY's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy BMY based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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