Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
17 years
HI Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
17 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is flat.
HI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout812.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak17 years
3Y CAGR1.1%
5Y CAGR1.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return66.8%
5Y Total Return-21.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,84410Y ago$13,34820Y ago$25,840
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.
HI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
HI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hillenbrand, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 812.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HI has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.1% and 5-year CAGR of 1.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -21.6%, with dividends contributing 9.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,348 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
HI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.41
Avg/Payment$0.2206
Latest Change+1.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025Latest | $0.2275 | ↑ +1.1% | 2.85% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2250 | — | 3.64% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2250 | — | 4.37% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2250 | — | 3.53% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.2250 | ↑ +1.1% | 2.83% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2225 | — | 3.31% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2225 | — | 2.12% | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2225 | — | 1.90% | Mar 29, 2024 |
HI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
17Y
1.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st HIHillenbrand, Inc. | $2.3B | 2.8% | 1.5% | 17 | Sustainable |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.4B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
2nd  KMTKennametal Inc. | $3.2B | 1.9% | 66.4% | 2 | Watch |
 DOVDover Corporation | $29.8B | 0.9% | 25.9% | 33 | Sustainable |
3rd  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $79.0B | 1.5% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
 ROKRockwell Automation,… | $50.4B | 1.2% | 68.0% | 20 | Watch |
 ITTITT Inc. | $18.6B | 0.7% | 22.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
HI Annual Dividend History (2000–2025)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.90 | 1.1% | 4 | $0.61 | 148.0% | 0.68x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.89 | 1.1% | 4 | $-3.00 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | 1.1% | 4 | $8.13 | 10.9% | 9.21x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $0.87 | 1.2% | 4 | $2.89 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.86 | 1.2% | 4 | $3.31 | 26.1% | 3.84x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.85 | 1.2% | 4 | $-0.82 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $0.84 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.92 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.83 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.20 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $0.82 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.97 | 41.8% | 2.40x | 2.1% |
| 2016 | $0.81 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.77 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 2.1% |
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Start ComparisonHI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HI stock.
How much dividend does HI pay per share?
Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is HI's next ex-dividend date?
HI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is HI's dividend safe?
HI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +812.8%. With 17 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Hillenbrand, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 17 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does HI pay dividends?
Hillenbrand, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2008 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in HI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HI five years ago would be worth approximately $7,844 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.