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During the past 12 months, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co was 14.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co was 2.10. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.38.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.630000
2026-07-02
2026-07-02
2026-08-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:CHF 0.808100
USD 0.630000
2026-04-02
2026-04-02
2026-05-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:CHF 0.782400
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF51.86.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF1.002015.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co was 5.98%. The lowest was 1.93%. And the median was 3.08%.
Warning Sign:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:BMY vs PFE, GILD, AMGN: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.30% mean?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.30% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #168 out of 280 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.30%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.20. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's value of 6.30% is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #168 out of 280 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to PFE and GILD?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #168 out of 280 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Bristol-Myers Squibb Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.20. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's value of 6.30% is 38.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 10.20, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.30% is 38.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF46.08, compared to a current price of CHF51.86 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.30% and 38.2% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 10.20. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF51.86 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF46.08.
GuruFocus considers Bristol-Myers Squibb Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BMY:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 6.30%
GF Value™: CHF46.08 vs. price of CHF51.86 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#168 of 280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
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