Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.01
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
HP Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is falling.
HP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$1.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout56.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-6.8%
5Y CAGR-12.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return112.5%
5Y Total Return63.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,35610Y ago$9,74920Y ago$17,628
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). HP's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
HP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
HP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 56.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
HP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -6.8% and 5-year CAGR of -12.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 63.6%, with dividends contributing 23.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,749 today.
HP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.62
Avg/Payment$0.3310
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.47% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 3.01% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.77% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.65% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 6.44% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.05% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↓ -40.5% | 4.49% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 4.93% | Aug 30, 2024 |
HP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-12.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#3 of 5
NBR
PTEN
WTTR
SLBHP Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | -33.8% | 4 | $-1.66 | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $1.51 | -19.5% | 4 | $3.43 | 44.0% | 2.27x | 6.5% |
| 2023 | $1.88 | 51.8% | 4 | $4.16 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 8.1% |
| 2022 | $1.23 | 23.5% | 4 | $0.05 | 2416.8% | 0.04x | 5.3% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | -47.9% | 4 | $-3.04 | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $1.92 | -32.4% | 4 | $-4.60 | — | — | 8.3% |
| 2019 | $2.84 | 0.7% | 4 | $-0.30 | — | — | 12.3% |
| 2018 | $2.82 | 0.7% | 4 | $4.41 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 12.2% |
| 2017 | $2.80 | 0.9% | 4 | $-1.18 | — | — | 12.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HP stock.
How much dividend does HP pay per share?
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HP's next ex-dividend date?
HP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HP's dividend safe?
HP's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +56.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HP increased its dividend?
HP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -12.2%.
How often does HP pay dividends?
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HP five years ago would be worth approximately $16,356 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.