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BP BP p.l.c. Sponsored ADR
BP p.l.c. Sponsored ADR has a mixed profile — some signals are healthy, others warrant a closer look.
Why we rate it 5.8
- Yield of 4.68% is on the higher end but historically sustainable for REITs and quality income payers
- Payout ratio of 160% — dividend exceeds reported earnings, sustainability questionable without growth
- Current yield is in line with the 5-year average of 4.86%
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where BP ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 147dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where BP 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 BP p.l.c. Sponsored ADR
BP p.l.c., an integrated energy company, engages in the oil and gas business worldwide. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, marketing, and trading activities, as well as solar, wind, and hydrogen businesses. The company also offers aviation fuel products and services, such as jet fuel; aviation gasoline; UL91 aviation fuel; and sustainable aviation fuel. In addition, it engages in the convenience and retail fuel; EV charging; Castrol lubricants and fluids; B2B; midstream; crude oil production; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy businesses. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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 BP'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 BP's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 4.68%, payout ratio 160%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates BP's dividend safety profile as mixed (5.8/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is BP's current dividend yield?
BP has a current dividend yield of 4.68% as of May 27, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 4.86%.
How is BP'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 BP 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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