Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.14
HP Inc. (HPQ) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
43.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
HPQ Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
HPQ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$1.14
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR10.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.8%
1Y Total Return2.1%
5Y Total Return0.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,08210Y ago$24,51620Y ago$22,573
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.
HPQ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
HPQ Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HP Inc. distributes 43.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HPQ has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 10.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HPQ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 4.0% buyback yield, 8.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 0.8%, with dividends contributing 18.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,516 today.
HPQ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.51
Avg/Payment$0.2755
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 5.14% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 4.82% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 6.39% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +3.7% | 4.60% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.2894 | — | 4.08% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.2894 | — | 4.61% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.2894 | — | 3.97% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.2894 | ↑ +5.0% | 3.23% | Jan 2, 2025 |
HPQ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
43.0% payout
Streak
15Y
10.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.8%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd HPQHP Inc. | $21.5B | 4.9% | 43.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 DELLDell Technologies In… | $272.3B | 0.5% | 24.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 AAPLApple Inc. | $4.4T | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSFTMicrosoft Corporatio… | $2.8T | 0.9% | 23.6% | 21 | Sustainable |
1st  XRXXerox Holdings Corpo… | $395M | 18.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NVDANVIDIA Corporation | $5.1T | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 MUMicron Technology, I… | $1.3T | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
HPQ Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $1.17 | 4.7% | 4 | $2.65 | 44.1% | 2.27x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $1.12 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.81 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.06 | 5.0% | 4 | $3.26 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $1.01 | 21.8% | 4 | $2.98 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.83 | 15.1% | 4 | $5.36 | 15.5% | 6.45x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 10.0% | 4 | $2.00 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $0.66 | 13.6% | 4 | $2.07 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.58 | 7.6% | 4 | $3.26 | 17.7% | 5.64x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.54 | -14.5% | 4 | $1.48 | 36.3% | 2.75x | 2.2% |
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HPQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HPQ stock.
How much dividend does HPQ pay per share?
HP Inc. (HPQ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is HPQ's next ex-dividend date?
HPQ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HPQ typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is HPQ's dividend safe?
HPQ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.0% and FCF payout ratio of +27.6%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HPQ a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, HP Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HPQ pay dividends?
HP Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HPQ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HPQ five years ago would be worth approximately $10,082 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HPQ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HPQ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.