Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.60
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
9.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
HLT Dividend Income Check
Safety
9.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is rising.
HLT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.60
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout9.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return31.1%
5Y Total Return157.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,70310Y ago$70,22320Y ago$72,089
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.
HLT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
HLT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. distributes 9.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HLT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HLT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 157.0%, with dividends contributing 2.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $70,223 today.
HLT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.00
Avg/Payment$0.1500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 18.83% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 19.24% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 21.86% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 21.73% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 24.51% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 23.12% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 24.15% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 27.64% | Sep 27, 2024 |
HLT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
9.8% payout
Streak
0Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#5 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 CHHChoice Hotels Intern… | $4.7B | 1.1% | 14.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $6.8B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $2.3B | 12.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  HSTHost Hotels & Resort… | $14.7B | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
HLT Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.12 | 9.8% | 10.20x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.14 | 9.8% | 10.23x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | 33.3% | 4 | $4.32 | 13.9% | 7.20x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.45 | — | 3 | $4.53 | 9.9% | 10.07x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.46 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.15 | -75.0% | 1 | $-2.58 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.04 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.50 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 4.4% | 4 | $3.32 | 18.1% | 5.53x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonHLT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HLT stock.
How much dividend does HLT pay per share?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HLT's next ex-dividend date?
HLT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HLT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HLT's dividend safe?
HLT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +9.8% and FCF payout ratio of +6.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HLT increased its dividend?
HLT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%.
How often does HLT pay dividends?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HLT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HLT five years ago would be worth approximately $25,703 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HLT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HLT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.