The stock prices of energy companies have tumbled (mainly because of a collapse in energy prices) to lows we havent seen in years. As a result the dividend yields of these companies have skyrocketed. BP, as of today, is paying greater than a 10 percent dividend to its shareholders. Exxon and some other major oil companies have similar dividend yields. This can be lure to investors because of a very low interest rate environment, a risky stock market (at the moment), etc. Question: should investors be worried about these high dividend yields? How likely is it BP will maintain its high dividend yield given the current situation with the economy and energy prices? Does BP's financial statements offer a clue?