Trailing Dividend / Share
$223.36
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.7%
Payout Ratio
41.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
41.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.7%
Trailing DPS$223.36
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2939.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR10.3%
5Y CAGR10.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return13.1%
5Y Total Return25.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,56210Y ago$15,65520Y ago$16,271
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. distributes 41.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2939.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HMC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.3% and 5-year CAGR of 10.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HMC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.7% dividend yield, 4.7% 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 25.6%, with dividends contributing 19.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,655 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.88
Avg/Payment$0.3939
Latest Change-22.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025Latest | $0.5491 | ↓ -22.8% | 3.97% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.7116 | ↑ +5.7% | 5.08% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.6732 | ↓ -9.9% | 4.41% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.7471 | ↑ +26.5% | 3.58% | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.5905 | ↑ +37.4% | 2.93% | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | $0.4298 | ↓ -2.9% | 3.34% | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | $0.4426 | ↓ -10.8% | 4.09% | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Mar 29, 2022 | $0.4961 | ↑ +2.5% | 3.37% | Jun 13, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Global mass-market automakers
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.7%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
41.6% payout
Streak
4Y
10.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#4 of 5
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.26 | -11.2% | 2 | $536.79 | 0.2% | 425.79x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.42 | 39.2% | 2 | $677.64 | 0.2% | 477.12x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $1.02 | 8.7% | 2 | $384.03 | 0.3% | 376.39x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $0.94 | -3.9% | 2 | $411.09 | 0.2% | 437.93x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $0.98 | 24.9% | 2 | $380.76 | 0.3% | 389.97x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $0.78 | -20.5% | 4 | $260.13 | 0.3% | 332.73x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $0.98 | -0.3% | 4 | $346.86 | 0.3% | 352.63x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.99 | 11.7% | 4 | $590.79 | 0.2% | 598.62x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $0.88 | 5.4% | 4 | $342.09 | 0.3% | 387.24x | 3.2% |
| 2016 | $0.84 | 14.3% | 4 | $191.16 | 0.4% | 228.11x | 3.0% |
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How much dividend does HMC pay per share?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $223.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HMC's next ex-dividend date?
HMC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HMC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HMC's dividend safe?
HMC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.6% and FCF payout ratio of +2939.5%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HMC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HMC pay dividends?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $223.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1984 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in HMC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HMC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,562 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HMC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HMC'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 +4.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.