Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.12
HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
20.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
HSTM Dividend Income Check
Safety
20.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is unknown.
HSTM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.12
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout20.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-68.6%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return-6.0%
5Y Total Return0.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,07610Y ago$10,54420Y ago$80,018
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.
HSTM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
HSTM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HealthStream, Inc. distributes 20.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HSTM has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -68.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HSTM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 4.0% buyback yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 0.8%, with dividends contributing 1.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,544 today.
HSTM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 15 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.41
Avg/Payment$0.0937
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.0350 | — | 55.56% | May 29, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.0350 | ↑ +12.9% | 56.99% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0310 | — | 50.74% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.0310 | — | 45.35% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.0310 | — | 40.51% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0310 | ↑ +10.7% | 36.43% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.0280 | — | 38.40% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.0280 | — | 38.78% | Aug 16, 2024 |
HSTM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
20.3% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#2 of 2
PAYCHSTM Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.07 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.12 | 10.7% | 4 | $0.61 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.11 | 12.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 17.0% | 5.89x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.10 | — | 4 | $0.50 | 20.0% | 5.00x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.39 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.18 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.44 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.44 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $1.00 | — | 1 | $1.00 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.31 | — | — | — |
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HSTM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HSTM stock.
How much dividend does HSTM pay per share?
HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HSTM's next ex-dividend date?
HSTM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HSTM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HSTM's dividend safe?
HSTM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +20.3% and FCF payout ratio of +6.0%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HSTM increased its dividend?
HSTM has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does HSTM pay dividends?
HealthStream, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HSTM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HSTM five years ago would be worth approximately $10,076 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HSTM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HSTM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.