Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.53
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
41.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
HFBL Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
HFBL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$0.53
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR6.4%
5Y CAGR10.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return59.7%
5Y Total Return26.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,66110Y ago$22,14220Y ago$49,551
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.
HFBL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
HFBL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana distributes 41.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HFBL has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.4% and 5-year CAGR of 10.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HFBL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 26.6%, with dividends contributing 13.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,142 today.
HFBL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.44
Avg/Payment$0.1220
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.1350 | — | 2.83% | May 11, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.1350 | — | 2.93% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.1350 | — | 3.62% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.1350 | ↑ +3.8% | 4.04% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 3.94% | May 12, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 4.06% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 4.05% | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.1300 | ↑ +4.0% | 4.11% | Aug 19, 2024 |
HFBL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
41.9% payout
Streak
12Y
10.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFBLHome Federal Bancorp… | $62M | 2.6% | 41.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  HFWAHeritage Financial C… | $949M | 3.4% | 48.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $205M | 1.7% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.1% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 HBCPHome Bancorp, Inc. | $519M | 1.7% | 19.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  LADRLadder Capital Corp | $1.3B | 9.1% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AROWArrow Financial Corp… | $641M | 2.9% | 43.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BFSTBusiness First Bancs… | $941M | 2.0% | 19.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.7B | 2.3% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
HFBL Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.27 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.53 | 3.9% | 4 | $1.26 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.51 | 4.1% | 4 | $1.17 | 43.6% | 2.29x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.49 | 11.4% | 4 | $1.81 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 20.5% | 4 | $1.41 | 31.2% | 3.20x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.36 | 12.3% | 4 | $1.57 | 23.2% | 4.30x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.33 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.07 | 30.4% | 3.29x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 15.4% | 4 | $1.25 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.26 | 23.8% | 4 | $0.97 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.21 | 23.5% | 4 | $0.96 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 1.4% |
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HFBL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HFBL stock.
How much dividend does HFBL pay per share?
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HFBL's next ex-dividend date?
HFBL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HFBL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HFBL's dividend safe?
HFBL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.9% and FCF payout ratio of +21.3%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HFBL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HFBL pay dividends?
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HFBL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HFBL five years ago would be worth approximately $12,661 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HFBL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HFBL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.