Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.56
Humana Inc. (HUM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
36.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
HUM Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is rising.
HUM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$3.56
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout33.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return-5.3%
5Y Total Return-44.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,57010Y ago$15,28720Y ago$64,965
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.
HUM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
HUM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Humana Inc. distributes 36.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HUM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.0% 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 -44.3%, with dividends contributing 3.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,287 today.
HUM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.94
Avg/Payment$0.8472
Latest Change+0.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026Latest | $0.8900 | ↑ +0.6% | 1.52% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.8850 | — | 2.09% | 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 |
HUM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
36.2% payout
Streak
0Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#4 of 4
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ELVHUM Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.77 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $3.54 | 0.0% | 4 | $9.84 | 36.0% | 2.78x | 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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Start ComparisonHUM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HUM stock.
How much dividend does HUM pay per share?
Humana Inc. (HUM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is HUM's dividend safe?
HUM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.2% and FCF payout ratio of +33.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HUM increased its dividend?
HUM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%.
How often does HUM pay dividends?
Humana Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.56 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 $5,570 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 +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.