Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.07
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
15.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
HIG Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
HIG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$2.07
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR11.0%
5Y CAGR10.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.2%
1Y Total Return4.5%
5Y Total Return126.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,61310Y ago$32,49020Y ago$18,312
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.
HIG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
HIG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. distributes 15.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HIG has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.0% and 5-year CAGR of 10.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HIG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 6.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 126.1%, with dividends contributing 15.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,490 today.
HIG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.35
Avg/Payment$0.4675
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 1.83% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.6000 | — | 1.58% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +15.4% | 1.59% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 1.58% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 1.56% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 1.65% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.5200 | ↑ +10.6% | 1.59% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 1.62% | Oct 2, 2024 |
HIG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
15.4% payout
Streak
13Y
10.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.2%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $35.3B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $66.6B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
 CBChubb Limited | $126.2B | 1.2% | 14.6% | 31 | Sustainable |
1st  CNACNA Financial Corpor… | $12.0B | 8.6% | 81.9% | 9 | Watch |
 WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $25.2B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HUMHumana Inc. | $43.3B | 1.0% | 36.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  METMetLife, Inc. | $55.8B | 2.7% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  PRUPrudential Financial… | $37.1B | 5.2% | 53.9% | 17 | Sustainable |
 ALLThe Allstate Corpora… | $56.9B | 1.8% | 10.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
HIG Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $2.16 | 11.9% | 4 | $13.32 | 16.2% | 6.17x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.93 | 10.6% | 4 | $10.35 | 18.6% | 5.36x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $1.74 | 10.4% | 4 | $7.97 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.58 | 10.1% | 4 | $5.44 | 29.0% | 3.44x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $1.43 | 10.4% | 4 | $6.62 | 21.7% | 4.61x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.30 | 8.3% | 4 | $4.76 | 27.3% | 3.66x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 9.1% | 4 | $5.66 | 21.2% | 4.72x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $1.10 | 17.0% | 4 | $4.96 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $0.94 | 9.3% | 4 | $-8.45 | — | — | 1.9% |
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HIG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HIG stock.
How much dividend does HIG pay per share?
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.07 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HIG's next ex-dividend date?
HIG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HIG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HIG's dividend safe?
HIG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.4% and FCF payout ratio of +9.8%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HIG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HIG pay dividends?
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.07 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HIG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HIG five years ago would be worth approximately $22,613 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HIG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HIG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.