AInvest Newsletter
Daily stocks & crypto headlines, free to your inbox
BP Raises Dividend to $0.0832/Share, Announces $750M Share Buyback.
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 8:28 pm ET1min read
BP has raised its quarterly dividend by 4% to $0.0832/share or $0.4992/ADS. The new dividend will be payable on September 19 to shareholders of record on August 14. The company also announced a $750 million share buyback.
BP plc (BP) has announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend and a substantial share buyback program. The company's quarterly dividend has been raised by 4% to $0.0832 per share, payable on September 19 to shareholders of record on August 14. Additionally, BP has initiated a share buyback program with a maximum allocation of $750 million, which will be executed on the London Stock Exchange and/or Cboe (UK) [3].The dividend increase comes amidst strong financial performance. BP's underlying replacement cost (RC) profit for the second quarter of 2025 was $2.4 billion, a significant improvement over the previous quarter's $1.4 billion. This quarter's result reflects an average gas marketing and trading result, stronger realized refining margins, and a strong oil trading result, partially offset by lower liquid and gas realizations and a higher level of refinery turnaround activity [1].
BP's operating cash flow for the second quarter was $6.3 billion, up $3.4 billion from the previous quarter, reflecting higher earnings and lower working capital build. The company's net debt has been reduced to $26.0 billion, as cash inflows from higher operating cash flow and divestment and other proceeds exceeded cash outflows during the period [1].
The share buyback program is part of BP's strategy to return excess cash to shareholders. The company expects total shareholder distributions of 30-40% of operating cash flow over time. BP's commitment to maintaining a strong balance sheet and maintaining 'A' grade credit range through the cycle is evident in its target of $14-18 billion of net debt by the end of 2027 [1].
References:
[1] https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/investors/results-reporting-and-presentations/quarterly-results-and-webcast.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/loews-corporation-declares-quarterly-dividend-payable-on-september-2-2025-ce7c5ed8dc89f520
[3] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-08-05:newsml_RSE0159Ua:0-reg-bp-plc-share-repurchases/
Ainvest News articles are AI-generated using advanced large language model (LLM) technology designed to analyze and synthesize publicly available data and news. While AI tools assist in producing initial drafts and insights, all AI generated content published on Ainvest is subject to comprehensive human editorial review before publication. A designated human editor reviews, verifies, and approves each article for factual accuracy, coherence, and compliance with AInvest Fintech Inc’s editorial and disclosure standards.
Despite these review procedures, the information provided may still contain inaccuracies, incomplete data, or time sensitive references due to the inherent limitations of AI generated analysis and evolving changes. The material is provided strictly for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalized investment, legal, or financial advice. Readers should independently verify all facts, figures, and statements before making any decision based on this content.
AInvest Fintech Inc. its affiliates, and partners accept no liability or responsibility for any direct or consequential losses arising from reliance on this content. All articles and analyses are subject to revision, update, or removal without prior notice to maintain accuracy and integrity in our publications.
Comments
No comments yet