Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.85
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.4%
Payout Ratio
60.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
HSBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.8% and trend is rising.
HSBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.4%
Trailing DPS$3.85
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout141.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR35.0%
5Y CAGR25.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.6%
1Y Total Return60.8%
5Y Total Return221.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)44.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$32,16410Y ago$35,42320Y ago$15,427
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.
HSBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
HSBC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HSBC Holdings plc distributes 60.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 141.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HSBC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 35.0% and 5-year CAGR of 25.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HSBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.4% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 221.6%, with dividends contributing 44.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,423 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
HSBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.74
Avg/Payment$0.8370
Latest Change+354.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $2.2500 | ↑ +354.5% | 4.79% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4950 | ↓ -1.0% | 4.62% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 5.17% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↓ -72.2% | 5.81% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.8000 | ↑ +260.0% | 7.49% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 9.12% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↓ -67.6% | 9.59% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $1.5450 | — | 9.38% | Jun 21, 2024 |
HSBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.4%
#1 of 8
Safety
Watch
60.5% payout
Streak
0Y
25.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.6%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st HSBCHSBC Holdings plc | $300.4B | 4.4% | 60.5% | 0 | Watch |
 CCitigroup Inc. | $223.7B | 2.1% | 41.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $834.2B | 1.7% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  BACBank of America Corp… | $404.3B | 2.4% | 31.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  BCSBarclays PLC | $78.3B | 3.6% | 30.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
 UBSUBS Group AG | $136.9B | 1.6% | 38.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $285.5B | 1.5% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $301.1B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
HSBC Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8.7% |
| 2025 | $3.29 | -19.4% | 4 | $6.05 | 54.5% | 1.84x | 12.8% |
| 2024 | $4.09 | 55.5% | 4 | $6.20 | 66.0% | 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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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HSBC stock.
How much dividend does HSBC pay per share?
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.4%. 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 +60.5% and FCF payout ratio of +141.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HSBC increased its dividend?
HSBC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.7%.
How often does HSBC pay dividends?
HSBC Holdings plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.85 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 $32,164 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 +12.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.