Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.66
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
36.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
HRB Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.2% and trend is rising.
HRB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$1.66
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR12.4%
5Y CAGR8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.4%
Total Shareholder Yield13.3%
1Y Total Return-11.1%
5Y Total Return96.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,64110Y ago$23,75120Y ago$28,889
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.
HRB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
HRB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
H&R Block, Inc. distributes 36.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HRB has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.4% and 5-year CAGR of 8.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HRB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 9.4% buyback yield, 13.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 96.4%, with dividends contributing 27.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,751 today.
HRB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.89
Avg/Payment$0.3445
Latest Change+9.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026Latest | $0.4600 | ↑ +9.5% | 3.37% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | $0.4200 | — | 4.43% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.4200 | — | 5.30% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.4200 | — | 3.78% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↑ +12.0% | 3.01% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 2.57% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 2.76% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 2.42% | Jan 6, 2025 |
HRB Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
36.8% payout
Streak
10Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.3%
#1 of 5
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MSFTHRB Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.30 | — | 3 | $5.69 | 22.8% | 4.38x | 8.3% |
| 2025 | $1.59 | 14.4% | 4 | $4.39 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 10.2% |
| 2024 | $1.39 | 13.9% | 4 | $4.12 | 33.7% | 2.96x | 8.9% |
| 2023 | $1.22 | 8.9% | 4 | $3.51 | 34.8% | 2.88x | 7.8% |
| 2022 | $1.12 | 4.7% | 4 | $3.22 | 34.8% | 2.88x | 7.2% |
| 2021 | $1.07 | 2.9% | 4 | $2.94 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 6.8% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 1.0% | 4 | $-0.04 | — | — | 6.6% |
| 2019 | $1.03 | 4.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 6.6% |
| 2018 | $0.99 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.92 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 6.3% |
| 2017 | $0.94 | 9.3% | 4 | $1.91 | 49.2% | 2.03x | 6.0% |
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HRB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HRB stock.
How much dividend does HRB pay per share?
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.66 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is HRB's next ex-dividend date?
HRB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HRB typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is HRB's dividend safe?
HRB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.8% and FCF payout ratio of +27.9%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HRB a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, H&R Block, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HRB pay dividends?
H&R Block, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.66 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HRB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HRB five years ago would be worth approximately $19,641 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HRB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HRB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.