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.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Top Dividend Payers in Communications
| 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% |
| 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