Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.30
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
51.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
HSBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.8% and trend is rising.
HSBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$3.30
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR34.6%
5Y CAGR25.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.7%
Total Shareholder Yield7.0%
1Y Total Return48.1%
5Y Total Return344.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)56.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$44,45610Y ago$33,63920Y ago$16,649
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). HSBC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
HSBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
HSBC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HSBC Holdings plc distributes 51.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HSBC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 34.6% and 5-year CAGR of 25.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HSBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.7% buyback yield, 7.0% 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 344.6%, with dividends contributing 56.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,639 today.
HSBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$16.77
Avg/Payment$0.8387
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 3.61% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.5000 | ↓ -77.8% | 4.24% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $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 |
HSBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
51.8% payout
Streak
3Y
25.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.0%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd HSBCHSBC Holdings plc | $344.5B | 3.3% | 51.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CCitigroup Inc. | $226.3B | 2.2% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $904.4B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  BACBank of America Corp… | $397.4B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  BCSBarclays PLC | $81.9B | 3.5% | 30.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 UBSUBS Group AG | $156.5B | 1.4% | 29.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $288.4B | 1.8% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $313.0B | 2.1% | 39.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
HSBC Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.25 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 12.6% |
| 2025 | $3.29 | -19.5% | 4 | $6.05 | 54.5% | 1.84x | 12.8% |
| 2024 | $4.09 | 55.4% | 4 | $6.20 | 66.0% | 1.51x | 15.9% |
| 2023 | $2.64 | 95.2% | 4 | $5.70 | 46.2% | 2.16x | 10.2% |
| 2022 | $1.35 | 22.7% | 2 | $3.60 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.10 | 4.8% | 2 | $3.10 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 4.3% |
| 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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HSBC — Frequently Asked Questions
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 $3.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is HSBC's dividend safe?
HSBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HSBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, HSBC Holdings plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HSBC pay dividends?
HSBC Holdings plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.30 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 $44,456 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 +3.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.