Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
HMC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
HMC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
HMC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
HMC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 57.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
HMC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.0% and 5-year CAGR of 12.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HMC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.4% dividend yield, 13.0% buyback yield, 18.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1.4%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,055 today.
HMC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026Latest | $0.6540 | ↓ -3.5% | 5.63% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.6775 | ↓ -4.8% | 4.37% | 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 |
HMC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd | $34.1B | 5.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
| $226.7B | 3.6% | 32.2% | 3 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $55.0B | 5.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
| $71.5B | 0.9% | 24.4% | 3 | Sustainable | |
1st | $18.4B | 12.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
| $8.8B | 2.6% | 32.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
HMC Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.65 | — | 1 | $-337.14 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $1.39 | -2.2% | 2 | $536.79 | 0.3% | 386.43x | 5.0% |
| 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% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
42+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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HMC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HMC stock.
How much dividend does HMC pay per share?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $226.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.4%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is HMC's dividend safe?
HMC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +57.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HMC increased its dividend?
HMC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.2%.
How often does HMC pay dividends?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $226.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
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 $10,144 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 +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.