Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.50
Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
19.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
HIFS Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is falling.
HIFS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$2.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-6.0%
5Y CAGR-6.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return14.4%
5Y Total Return-1.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,80810Y ago$24,25220Y ago$83,063
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.
HIFS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
HIFS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hingham Institution for Savings distributes 19.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HIFS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -6.0% and 5-year CAGR of -6.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HIFS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -1.9%, with dividends contributing 4.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,252 today.
HIFS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.26
Avg/Payment$0.7130
Latest Change-52.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | ↓ -52.6% | 1.12% | May 13, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $1.3300 | ↑ +111.1% | 1.09% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 85.36% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 1.03% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 1.00% | May 14, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.6300 | — | 99.28% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.6300 | — | 1.01% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.6300 | — | 1.05% | Aug 7, 2024 |
HIFS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
19.4% payout
Streak
1Y
-6.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIFSHingham Institution … | $626M | 0.9% | 19.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 INDBIndependent Bank Cor… | $3.9B | 2.9% | 50.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
 EFSCEnterprise Financial… | $2.2B | 2.0% | 22.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  NWBINorthwest Bancshares… | $2.0B | 5.4% | 87.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 TRSTTrustCo Bank Corp NY | $858M | 3.1% | 45.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
 DCOMDime Community Bancs… | $1.6B | 2.7% | 38.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $588M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.4B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
HIFS Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.96 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.52 | 33.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $1.89 | -25.0% | 3 | $12.85 | 14.7% | 6.80x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $2.52 | -16.8% | 4 | $12.03 | 20.9% | 4.77x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $3.03 | 7.1% | 4 | $17.04 | 17.8% | 5.62x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $2.83 | -18.7% | 4 | $30.65 | 9.2% | 10.83x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $3.48 | 70.6% | 5 | $23.26 | 15.0% | 6.68x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $2.04 | 17.9% | 4 | $17.83 | 11.4% | 8.74x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.73 | 6.8% | 4 | $13.90 | 12.4% | 8.03x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | 6.6% | 4 | $11.81 | 13.7% | 7.29x | 0.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HIFS stock.
How much dividend does HIFS pay per share?
Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HIFS's next ex-dividend date?
HIFS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HIFS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HIFS's dividend safe?
HIFS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.4% and FCF payout ratio of +18.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HIFS increased its dividend?
HIFS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -6.3%.
How often does HIFS pay dividends?
Hingham Institution for Savings pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HIFS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HIFS five years ago would be worth approximately $9,808 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HIFS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HIFS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.