Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.54
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (HNNA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Payout Ratio
42.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
HNNA Dividend Income Check
Safety
42.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.6% and trend is flat.
HNNA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.3%
Trailing DPS$0.54
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout42.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return1.2%
5Y Total Return37.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,76110Y ago$6,50320Y ago$11,014
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). HNNA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
HNNA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
HNNA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. distributes 42.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HNNA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HNNA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.3% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 37.6%, with dividends contributing 29.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,503 today.
HNNA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.76
Avg/Payment$0.1381
Latest Change+9.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | ↑ +9.1% | 5.65% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.1375 | — | 5.54% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.1375 | — | 4.92% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.1375 | — | 5.22% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.1375 | — | 4.70% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.1375 | — | 5.30% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.1375 | — | 5.75% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.1375 | — | 7.53% | Jun 5, 2024 |
HNNA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.3%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
42.2% payout
Streak
1Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HNNAHennessy Advisors, I… | $81M | 5.3% | 42.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GROWU.S. Global Investor… | $35M | 3.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 DHILDiamond Hill Investm… | $473M | 5.7% | 55.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  SAMGSilvercrest Asset Ma… | $56M | 5.9% | — | 8 | Unknown |
2nd  VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $949M | 6.6% | 46.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $7.9B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GCMGGCM Grosvenor Inc. | $2.1B | 1.2% | 55.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  FDUSFidus Investment Cor… | $700M | 11.5% | 91.6% | 0 | At Risk |
HNNA Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.27 | 43.3% | 2.31x | 6.6% |
| 2024 | $0.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.92 | 59.8% | 1.67x | 6.6% |
| 2023 | $0.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.63 | 87.3% | 1.15x | 6.6% |
| 2022 | $0.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.82 | 67.1% | 1.49x | 6.6% |
| 2021 | $0.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.07 | 51.4% | 1.95x | 6.6% |
| 2020 | $0.55 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.06 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 6.6% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | 20.7% | 4 | $1.42 | 34.9% | 2.87x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $0.41 | 36.5% | 4 | $2.61 | 15.7% | 6.37x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | 32.5% | 4 | $1.92 | 15.6% | 6.39x | 3.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HNNA stock.
How much dividend does HNNA pay per share?
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (HNNA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.54 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is HNNA's next ex-dividend date?
HNNA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HNNA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is HNNA's dividend safe?
HNNA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +42.2% and FCF payout ratio of +40.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HNNA increased its dividend?
HNNA has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does HNNA pay dividends?
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.54 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HNNA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HNNA five years ago would be worth approximately $13,761 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HNNA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HNNA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.