Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.44
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
32.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
HRB Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.6% 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 Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$1.44
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR12.4%
5Y CAGR8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield11.8%
Total Shareholder Yield16.7%
1Y Total Return-49.4%
5Y Total Return53.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,39510Y ago$20,70620Y ago$20,489
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
H&R Block, Inc. distributes 32.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate 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: 4.9% dividend yield, 11.8% buyback yield, 16.7% 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 53.9%, with dividends contributing 28.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,706 today.
HRB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.55
Avg/Payment$0.3275
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.3750 | ↑ +17.2% | 2.10% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.3200 | — | 2.51% | Jul 3, 2024 |
HRB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
32.6% payout
Streak
10Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.7%
#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 | $0.42 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 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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Start ComparisonHRB — 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 $1.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is HRB's dividend safe?
HRB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.44 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 $15,395 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 +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.