Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | BKH | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% | 3.33% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 4.50% | 5.15% |
| Payout Ratio | 71.7% | 60.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | +24.3% | 8.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.00%
3-Year Growth
3.91%
5-Year Growth
4.50%
10-Year Growth
5.26%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 17, 2026
Next Payment
Sep 1, 2026
Last Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 1, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.7030 | +0.43% |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.7000 | -0.43% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7030 | +3.99% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.6760 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.6760 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.6760 | 0.00% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.6760 | +4.00% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.6500 | +4.00% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.6250 | +5.04% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.5950 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2022 | $0.5950 | 0.00% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.5950 | 0.00% |
| Nov 16, 2021 | $0.5950 | +5.31% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
71.7%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.74 | -$91.20M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.87 | $74.90M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.38 | -$30.30M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.34 | -$89.50M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.