Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.57
Humana Inc. (HUM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
35.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
35.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$3.57
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return-28.2%
5Y Total Return-46.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,38110Y ago$12,23820Y ago$42,903
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
Humana Inc. distributes 35.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HUM has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 7.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HUM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -46.2%, with dividends contributing 4.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,238 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.75
Avg/Payment$0.8377
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $0.8850 | — | 1.86% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.8850 | — | 1.37% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.8850 | — | 1.39% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.8850 | — | 1.46% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.8850 | — | 1.34% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.8850 | — | 1.40% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.8850 | — | 1.12% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.8850 | — | 94.74% | Jul 26, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: National Multi-Line Health Insurers
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
35.7% payout
Streak
13Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.89 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $3.54 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $3.54 | 0.0% | 4 | $9.98 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $3.54 | 12.4% | 4 | $20.00 | 17.7% | 5.65x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $3.15 | 12.5% | 4 | $22.08 | 14.3% | 7.01x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $2.80 | 12.0% | 4 | $22.67 | 12.4% | 8.10x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $2.50 | 13.6% | 4 | $25.31 | 9.9% | 10.12x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $2.20 | 10.0% | 4 | $20.10 | 10.9% | 9.14x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $2.00 | 5.8% | 4 | $12.16 | 16.4% | 6.08x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $1.89 | 117.2% | 5 | $16.81 | 11.2% | 8.89x | 0.5% |
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How much dividend does HUM pay per share?
Humana Inc. (HUM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is HUM's next ex-dividend date?
HUM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HUM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is HUM's dividend safe?
HUM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.7% and FCF payout ratio of +27.9%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HUM a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Humana Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HUM pay dividends?
Humana Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HUM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HUM five years ago would be worth approximately $5,381 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HUM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HUM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.