HSTM Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

HSTM has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.46%
Payout Ratio 23.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.36%
Consistency Lifetime 57.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.50%
Payout FCF 6.4%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 49.85%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -38.9%
Total Return 5y: -19.2%

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HSTM Dividend History: Last 13 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.031 0% 0.13%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.031 0% 0.12%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.031 0% 0.11%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.031 10.7% 0.09%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.028 0% 0.1%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.028 0% 0.1%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.028 0% 0.1%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.028 12% 0.1%
2023-12-08 2023-12-11 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.025 0% 0.1%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.025 0% 0.11%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.025 0% 0.1%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-04-28 Other 0.025 -97.5% 0.09%
2018-03-05 2018-03-06 2018-04-03 Other 1 0% N/A

HSTM Dividend FAQ

HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTM) delivers SaaS-based platforms that automate provider lifecycle management, credentialing, scheduling, and clinical competency development for U.S. health systems, government entities, pharma/medical-device firms, and nursing schools. Its flagship hStream platform integrates modules such as CredentialStream, ShiftWizard, and an AI/ML-driven Competency Suite to support recruiting, licensure verification, privileging, onboarding, performance evaluation, and ongoing education.

What is the Dividend Yield of HSTM?

As of February 2026, HSTM`s dividend yield is 0.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.12 USD by the current share price of 20.09.

Does HSTM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HSTM paid a dividend of 0.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.031 USD.

How often does HSTM pay dividends?

HSTM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HSTM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

HSTM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HSTM for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HSTM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.031 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for HealthStream (HSTM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HSTM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for HealthStream (HSTM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HSTM?

HSTM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.4% per year.
Strong growth: HSTM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HSTM?

HSTM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.50%. If you bought HSTM's shares at 24.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HSTM?

HSTM Payout Consistency is 57.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: HealthStream has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HSTM have a good Dividend Yield?

HSTM`s 0.46% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HSTM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HSTM is 23.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of HSTM?

HSTM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.85%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HSTM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HSTM's Outstanding Shares?

HealthStream's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.12% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has HSTM ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 19,967,600
2001 20,196,000 +1.14%
2002 20,306,400 +0.55%
2003 20,446,500 +0.69%
2004 20,685,800 +1.17%
2005 21,284,300 +2.89%
2006 21,935,800 +3.06%
2007 22,086,900 +0.69%
2008 21,382,100 -3.19%
2009 21,676,000 +1.37%
2010 21,837,300 +0.74%
2011 25,999,000 +19.06%
2012 27,600,000 +6.16%
2013 27,858,000 +0.93%
2014 28,095,000 +0.85%
2015 32,031,000 +14.01%
2016 31,743,000 -0.9%
2017 32,236,000 +1.55%
2018 32,416,000 +0.56%
2019 32,465,000 +0.15%
2020 31,594,000 -2.68%
2021 31,520,000 -0.23%
2022 30,717,000 -2.55%
2023 30,489,000 -0.74%
2024 30,639,000 +0.49%
2025 29,811,000 -2.7%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38