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
3.5%
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 Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$3.30
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR35.0%
5Y CAGR25.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield7.4%
1Y Total Return66.8%
5Y Total Return270.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)48.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$37,01810Y ago$37,45820Y ago$16,981
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HSBC Holdings plc distributes 51.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HSBC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, 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: 3.5% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 7.4% 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 270.2%, with dividends contributing 48.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,458 today.
HSBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.74
Avg/Payment$0.8372
Latest Change-77.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↓ -67.7% | 9.59% | Sep 27, 2024 |
HSBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
51.8% payout
Streak
3Y
25.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.4%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st HSBCHSBC Holdings plc | $326.4B | 3.5% | 51.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CCitigroup Inc. | $266.5B | 2.0% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  BACBank of America Corp… | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  BCSBarclays PLC | $90.3B | 3.1% | 30.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 UBSUBS Group AG | $157.7B | 1.4% | 38.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $348.3B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $355.5B | 1.9% | 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 | $2.75 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 10.7% |
| 2025 | $3.29 | -19.5% | 4 | $6.05 | 54.5% | 1.84x | 12.8% |
| 2024 | $4.09 | 55.7% | 4 | $6.20 | 66.0% | 1.51x | 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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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 +3.5%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual. 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 $37,018 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 +3.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.