Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.42
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
35.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
HII Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
HII Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$5.42
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR4.3%
5Y CAGR5.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return39.5%
5Y Total Return58.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,79710Y ago$23,25920Y ago$97,302
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.
HII Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
HII Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. distributes 35.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HII has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.3% and 5-year CAGR of 5.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HII returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 58.0%, with dividends contributing 11.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,259 today.
HII Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$25.32
Avg/Payment$1.2660
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $1.3800 | — | 1.23% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $1.3800 | ↑ +2.2% | 1.73% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1.3500 | — | 1.99% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $1.3500 | — | 2.40% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.3500 | — | 3.02% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $1.3500 | ↑ +3.8% | 2.65% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 1.84% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 2.03% | Jun 14, 2024 |
HII Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
35.2% payout
Streak
13Y
5.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd HIIHuntington Ingalls I… | $12.6B | 1.7% | 35.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
 GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $93.9B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $118.5B | 2.6% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
 NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $79.4B | 1.6% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
 RTXRTX Corporation | $238.0B | 1.5% | 53.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BAThe Boeing Company | $181.3B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  TDGTransDigm Group Inco… | $69.7B | 13.4% | 4.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 HEIHEICO Corporation | $25.0B | 0.1% | 4.6% | 10 | Sustainable |
 LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc… | $17.0B | 1.2% | 14.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
HII Annual Dividend History (2010–2026)
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $5.43 | 3.4% | 4 | $15.39 | 35.3% | 2.83x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $5.25 | 4.6% | 4 | $13.96 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $5.02 | 5.0% | 4 | $17.07 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $4.78 | 3.9% | 4 | $14.44 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $4.60 | 8.7% | 4 | $13.50 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $4.23 | 17.2% | 4 | $17.14 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $3.61 | 19.5% | 4 | $13.26 | 27.2% | 3.67x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $3.02 | 19.8% | 4 | $19.09 | 15.8% | 6.32x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $2.52 | 20.0% | 4 | $10.46 | 24.1% | 4.15x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonHII — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HII stock.
How much dividend does HII pay per share?
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.42 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is HII's next ex-dividend date?
HII's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HII typically pays dividends Annual.
Is HII's dividend safe?
HII's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.2% and FCF payout ratio of +20.1%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HII a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HII pay dividends?
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.42 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HII grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HII five years ago would be worth approximately $15,797 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HII's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HII's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.