HSBC Dividend History & Analysis | 8.3% Yield

HSBC has a dividend yield of 8.3% and paid 3.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.33%
Payout Ratio 57.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 31.61%
Consistency Lifetime 89.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 16.88%
Payout FCF 143.9%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 78.95%

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: 40.6%
Total Return 5y: 246.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BAMI 23,224 M 9.86% 98.2%
CIB 17,113 M 20.1% 41.9%
SAB 17,229 M 7.21% 57.9%
BBVA 116,129 M 5.41% 40.0%
ISP 102,528 M 6.94% 35.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BMPS 24,633 M 244% 34.6%
BAP 26,554 M 99.2% 83.3%
BAMI 23,224 M 105% 49.1%
CABK 78,882 M 103% 83.2%
UNI 7,202 M 83.5% 78.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya
 4.54% Yield
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.41% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
CABK
Caixabank
 5.04% Yield

HSBC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-04-30 Quarterly 2.245 349% 2.82%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-12-18 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.71%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.77%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.5 -72.2% 0.88%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-25 Quarterly 1.8 260% 3.11%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.1%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.17%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.5 -67.7% 1.15%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-25 Quarterly 1.55 210% 4.1%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.34%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.24%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-23 Other 0.5 -56.5% 1.35%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-04-27 Other 1.15 155.6% 3.12%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-29 Other 0.45 -50% 1.38%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-28 Other 0.9 157.1% 2.87%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-30 Other 0.35 -53.3% 1.29%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-29 Other 0.75 51.5% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.495 -1% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-04-08 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-04-06 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-20 Semiannual 0.5 0% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-04-06 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2016-10-19 2016-10-21 2016-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-07-06 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-04-20 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-12-03 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-05-20 2015-05-22 2015-07-08 Quarterly 0.5 -50% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-04-30 Quarterly 1 100% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-08-20 2014-08-22 2014-10-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-07-10 Quarterly 0.5 -47.4% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.95 90% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-12-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-10-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-05-22 2013-05-24 2013-07-11 Other 0.5 -44.4% N/A
2013-03-20 2013-03-22 2013-05-08 Quarterly 0.9 100% N/A
2012-10-24 2012-10-26 2012-12-12 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2012-08-15 2012-08-17 2012-10-04 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2012-05-16 2012-05-18 2012-07-05 Quarterly 0.45 -35.7% N/A
2012-03-14 2012-03-16 2012-05-02 Other 0.7 55.6% N/A
2011-11-22 2011-11-25 2012-01-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A

HSBC Dividend FAQ

HSBC Holdings PLC offers global banking and financial services. The company operates through three primary segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of HSBC?

As of March 2026, HSBC`s dividend yield is 8.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.75 USD by the current share price of 76.95.

Does HSBC pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, HSBC paid a dividend of 3.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 2.245 USD.

How often does HSBC pay dividends?

HSBC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HSBC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

HSBC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HSBC for the next payments are between 0.574 (-74.4%) and 1.181 (-47.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HSBC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.245 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for HSBC Holdings (HSBC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HSBC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of HSBC?

HSBC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 31.6% per year.
Strong growth: HSBC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HSBC?

HSBC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.9%. If you bought HSBC's shares at 22.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HSBC?

HSBC Payout Consistency is 89.3%. 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.
Moderately consistent: HSBC Holdings has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HSBC have a good Dividend Yield?

HSBC`s 8.33% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HSBC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HSBC is 57.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HSBC?

HSBC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 78.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HSBC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HSBC's Outstanding Shares?

HSBC Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.39% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has HSBC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 16, 1999 with a ratio of 6:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 6 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 3,730,800,000
2000 3,730,800,000
2001 3,730,800,000
2002 3,730,800,000
2003 3,730,800,000
2004 3,730,800,000
2005 3,730,800,000
2006 2,558,532,900 -31.42%
2007 3,730,800,000 +45.82%
2008 3,730,800,000
2009 3,730,800,000
2010 4,322,666,600 +15.86%
2011 3,933,333,400 -9.01%
2012 3,863,750,000 -1.77%
2013 3,885,714,200 +0.57%
2014 3,843,574,800 -1.08%
2015 3,785,714,200 -1.51%
2016 4,036,363,600 +6.62%
2017 4,014,400,000 -0.54%
2018 3,996,600,000 -0.44%
2019 4,029,800,000 +0.83%
2020 4,032,800,000 +0.07%
2021 4,042,400,000 +0.24%
2022 3,977,200,000 -1.61%
2023 3,852,545,600 -3.13%
2024 3,589,390,200 -6.83%
2025 3,521,810,000 -1.88%

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: 2026-03-16 02:15