BP stock heads into November 12 ex-dividend date

BP's ordinary shares are scheduled to trade ex-dividend on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The company's financial calendar lists the date for ordinary shareholders, with the corresponding ADS ex-dividend date on November 13 and the expected payment date on December 18.

BP announced an interim dividend of 8.660 US cents per ordinary share with its third-quarter results. The third-quarter results, published on October 30, showed underlying replacement cost profit of $8.5 billion and operating cash flow of $14.8 billion. Net debt stood at $13.9 billion at the end of September, down from $22.3 billion at the end of the second quarter.

Cash Returns Meet Balance-Sheet Repair

The dividend date comes as BP continues to balance shareholder distributions with debt reduction and portfolio simplification. The company said stronger cash generation enabled an $8.4 billion reduction in net debt during the quarter, while management described further balance-sheet strengthening as a priority.

BP stock traded at 6.70 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:42 CET on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of BP stock for the latest indication.

BP's next major strategic milestone is the strategy and outlook update scheduled for December 15. The company says it plans to set out longer-term plans, a capital framework, performance measures and targets at that event.

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