Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.10
Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
HQL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.4% and trend is rising.
HQL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.7%
Trailing DPS$1.10
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR10.2%
5Y CAGR3.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return63.6%
5Y Total Return29.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)39.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,97510Y ago$20,34720Y ago$32,849
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.
HQL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
HQL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tekla Life Sciences Investors has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HQL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.2% and 5-year CAGR of 3.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HQL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.7% dividend yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 29.8%, with dividends contributing 39.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,347 today.
HQL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.28
Avg/Payment$0.4140
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.5600 | — | 11.85% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.5600 | ↑ +12.0% | 11.38% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +19.0% | 10.83% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↓ -2.3% | 13.16% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↓ -8.5% | 15.53% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.4700 | ↓ -6.0% | 14.01% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +2.0% | 13.45% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.4900 | ↑ +2.1% | 10.89% | Sep 30, 2024 |
HQL Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
5.7%
#1 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
3.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#2 of 5
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REGNHQL Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.8% |
| 2025 | $1.82 | -2.2% | 4 | $2.96 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 9.4% |
| 2024 | $1.86 | 46.5% | 4 | — | — | — | 9.6% |
| 2023 | $1.27 | -6.6% | 4 | $0.79 | 160.8% | 0.62x | 6.5% |
| 2022 | $1.36 | -19.5% | 4 | $-4.07 | — | — | 7.0% |
| 2021 | $1.69 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.66 | 63.5% | 1.57x | 8.7% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | 11.4% | 5 | $5.16 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 8.0% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | -13.6% | 4 | $-3.04 | — | — | 7.2% |
| 2018 | $1.62 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.28 | 126.6% | 0.79x | 8.4% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | -21.7% | 4 | $3.21 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 8.4% |
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HQL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HQL stock.
How much dividend does HQL pay per share?
Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HQL's next ex-dividend date?
HQL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HQL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HQL's dividend safe?
HQL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HQL increased its dividend?
HQL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.1%.
How often does HQL pay dividends?
Tekla Life Sciences Investors pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HQL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HQL five years ago would be worth approximately $12,975 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HQL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HQL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.