Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.63
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.0%
Payout Ratio
71.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
71.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.0%
Trailing DPS$4.63
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR34.8%
5Y CAGR25.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield8.7%
1Y Total Return61.0%
5Y Total Return259.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)42.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$35,94810Y ago$36,77220Y ago$16,849
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HSBC Holdings plc distributes 71.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HSBC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 34.8% and 5-year CAGR of 25.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HSBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.0% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 8.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 259.5%, with dividends contributing 42.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,772 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.71
Avg/Payment$0.8357
Latest Change+354.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $2.2500 | ↑ +354.5% | 4.01% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4950 | — | 4.60% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4950 | — | 5.14% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.4950 | ↓ -72.4% | 5.78% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.7950 | ↑ +262.6% | 7.46% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4950 | — | 9.07% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.4950 | ↓ -68.0% | 9.54% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $1.5450 | — | 9.38% | Jun 21, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: European universal banks
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.0%
#1 of 5
Safety
Watch
71.3% payout
Streak
4Y
25.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.7%
#3 of 5
Annual Dividend History
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8.7% |
| 2025 | $3.28 | -19.6% | 4 | — | — | — | 12.7% |
| 2024 | $4.08 | 55.1% | 4 | $6.20 | 65.8% | 1.52x | 15.9% |
| 2023 | $2.63 | 96.3% | 4 | $5.70 | 46.1% | 2.17x | 10.2% |
| 2022 | $1.34 | 22.9% | 2 | $3.60 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.09 | 3.8% | 2 | $3.10 | 35.2% | 2.84x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $1.05 | -58.7% | 1 | $0.95 | 110.5% | 0.90x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $2.54 | -0.2% | 4 | $1.50 | 169.7% | 0.59x | 9.9% |
| 2018 | $2.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.15 | 81.0% | 1.24x | 9.9% |
| 2017 | $2.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.40 | 106.3% | 0.94x | 9.9% |
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How much dividend does HSBC pay per share?
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is HSBC's next ex-dividend date?
HSBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HSBC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is HSBC's dividend safe?
HSBC's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HSBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, HSBC Holdings plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HSBC pay dividends?
HSBC Holdings plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HSBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HSBC five years ago would be worth approximately $35,948 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HSBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HSBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.