Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.85
HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
34.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
HBT Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.6% and trend is rising.
HBT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.85
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR9.5%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return18.1%
5Y Total Return73.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,38510Y ago$21,07520Y ago$21,075
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HBT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
HBT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HBT Financial, Inc. distributes 34.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HBT has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.5% and 5-year CAGR of 7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HBT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 73.9%, with dividends contributing 20.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,075 today.
HBT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.68
Avg/Payment$0.1840
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026Latest | $0.2300 | — | 3.21% | May 19, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.2300 | ↑ +9.5% | 2.96% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 3.57% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 3.36% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 3.44% | May 13, 2025 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.2100 | ↑ +10.5% | 3.13% | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 3.62% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 3.59% | Aug 13, 2024 |
HBT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
34.6% payout
Streak
5Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd HBTHBT Financial, Inc. | $885M | 3.0% | 34.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  MBWMMercantile Bank Corp… | $898M | 2.8% | 27.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $198M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
 MOFGMidWestOne Financial… | $1.0B | 2.0% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 BFSTBusiness First Bancs… | $911M | 2.0% | 19.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
 CHMGChemung Financial Co… | $327M | 1.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MVBFMVB Financial Corp. | $327M | 2.6% | 32.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.1B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
HBT Annual Dividend History (2017–2026)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $0.84 | 10.5% | 4 | $2.44 | 34.4% | 2.90x | 5.6% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 11.8% | 4 | $2.26 | 33.6% | 2.97x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.07 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.09 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.02 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | — | 4 | $1.34 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.42 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.13 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonHBT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HBT stock.
How much dividend does HBT pay per share?
HBT Financial, Inc. (HBT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HBT's next ex-dividend date?
HBT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HBT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HBT's dividend safe?
HBT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.6% and FCF payout ratio of +13.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HBT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, HBT Financial, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HBT pay dividends?
HBT Financial, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HBT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HBT five years ago would be worth approximately $17,385 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HBT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HBT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.