HERO Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

HERO has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.57%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.45%
Consistency Lifetime 84.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.42%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 58.28%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Communications

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IXP 712 M 3.06% 4.89%
IYZ 677 M 2.29% 2.43%
XLC 26,937 M 1.20% 1.95%
ESPO 334 M 1.24% 1.75%
XTL 242 M 1.23% 1.71%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
XLC 26,937 M 23.4% 98.7%
IXP 712 M 25.0% 86.8%
VOX 6,230 M 10.0% 87.9%
FCOM 1,929 M 8.56% 86.4%
XTL 242 M 6.09% 86.7%

HERO 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
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-01-07 Semiannual 0.333 122% 1.12%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-07 Semiannual 0.15 -27.9% 0.47%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-07 Semiannual 0.208 407.3% 0.89%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-07-05 Semiannual 0.041 -66.1% 0.19%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-08 Semiannual 0.121 348.1% 0.6%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-10 Semiannual 0.027 440% 0.13%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-09 Semiannual 0.005 -89.4% 0.03%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-08 Semiannual 0.047 -76.1% 0.22%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-07 Semiannual 0.197 688% 0.7%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-08 Semiannual 0.025 -87.9% 0.08%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-08 Semiannual 0.207 1625% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-08 Semiannual 0.012 -57.1% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-08 Semiannual 0.028 0% N/A

HERO Dividend FAQ

The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (NASDAQ:HERO) allocates at least 80% of its assets to the securities, ADRs, and GDRs that compose its underlying index, which targets publicly-listed companies positioned to profit from rising consumer spending on video games and esports. The fund is classified as a Communications-sector ETF, is U.S.-based, and is considered non-diversified, meaning its holdings are concentrated in a relatively narrow set of industry participants.

What is the Dividend Yield of HERO?

As of February 2026, HERO`s dividend yield is 1.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.48 USD by the current share price of 27.56.

Does HERO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HERO paid a dividend of 0.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.333 USD.

How often does HERO pay dividends?

HERO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, HERO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

HERO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HERO for the next 4 payments are between 0.04 (-88.0%) and 0.318 (-4.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HERO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.333 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Video Games & Esports (HERO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HERO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Video Games & Esports (HERO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HERO?

HERO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.5% per year.
Strong growth: HERO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HERO?

HERO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.42%. If you bought HERO's shares at 34.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HERO?

HERO Payout Consistency is 84.0%. 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: Video Games & Esports has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HERO have a good Dividend Yield?

HERO`s 1.57% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HERO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HERO is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HERO?

HERO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-02-02 02:16