HMC Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield

HMC has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 1.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.80%
Payout Ratio 2.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.58%
Consistency Lifetime 89.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.20%
Payout FCF 29.5%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 69.45%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
F 57,698 M 6.22% 6.48%
TM 248,103 M 1.57% 2.13%
RACE 57,264 M 1.16% 2.21%
GM 70,104 M 1.02% 1.52%
EXO 25,487 M 0.57% 1.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
RNO 9,567 M 196.65% 69.7%
F 57,698 M 65.49% 75.1%
GM 70,104 M 46.85% 78.1%
RACE 57,264 M 36.23% 97.5%
P911 49,048 M 51.23% 98.8%
HMC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 0.6282 -7.6% 2.59%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-12-12 Semiannual 0.6801 -4.5% 2.13%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-06-12 Semiannual 0.712 +5.8% 2.55%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-12-11 Semiannual 0.673 -9.9% 2.03%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-06-11 Semiannual 0.747 +26.4% 2%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-12 Semiannual 0.591 +37.4% 1.71%
2023-03-29 2023-03-30 2023-06-13 Semiannual 0.43 -2.9% 1.64%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-12-12 Semiannual 0.443 -10.7% 1.95%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-06-13 Quarterly 0.496 +27.2% 1.71%
2021-09-28 2021-09-29 2021-12-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1.24%
2021-03-29 2021-03-30 2021-06-14 Quarterly 0.39 +105.3% N/A
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.19 +26.7% N/A
2020-09-28 2020-09-29 2020-12-09 Quarterly 0.15 +87.5% N/A
2020-06-26 2020-06-29 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.08 -61.9% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.21 +5% N/A
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-03-11 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.2 -4.8% N/A
2019-06-26 0.21 0% N/A
2019-03-27 2019-03-28 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.21 +5% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-03-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-09-26 2018-09-27 2018-12-05 Quarterly 0.2 -17.6% N/A
2018-06-27 2018-06-28 2018-09-05 Quarterly 0.2427 +21.4% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-06 Quarterly 0.2 +5.3% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2018-03-07 Quarterly 0.19 -11.2% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-12-06 Quarterly 0.214 -2.4% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-29 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.2192 +1.3% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-30 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.2164 +13.9% N/A
2017-03-28 0.19 -11.2% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-29 2017-03-07 Quarterly 0.2141 +12.7% N/A
2016-12-27 0.19 -2.3% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-29 2016-12-06 Quarterly 0.1945 +14.4% N/A
2016-09-27 0.17 -22.3% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-29 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.2187 +15.1% N/A
2016-06-27 0.19 -9.9% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-30 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.2108 +17.1% N/A
2016-03-28 0.18 -6.7% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-30 2016-03-04 Quarterly 0.193 +8.2% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 Quarterly 0.1784 +11.5% N/A
2015-09-25 0.16 -12.7% N/A
2015-07-05 2015-07-06 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.1832 +2.5% N/A
2015-03-29 2015-03-30 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.1786 +11.6% N/A
2015-03-26 0.16 -13.1% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-30 2015-03-05 Quarterly 0.1841 +15.1% N/A
2014-12-26 0.16 -13.6% N/A
2014-09-28 2014-09-29 2014-12-05 Quarterly 0.1852 +15.8% N/A
2014-09-25 0.16 -24.3% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-27 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.2114 +17.5% N/A
2014-06-25 0.18 -16.6% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-06-23 Other 0.2159 +27% N/A
2013-12-26 2013-12-30 2014-03-06 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

HMC Dividend FAQ

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) is a diversified global manufacturer operating across four primary segments: Motorcycles, Automobiles, Financial Services, and Power Products. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company maintains a vertically integrated business model that includes the production of internal combustion engines, aircraft, and a wide range of mobility solutions distributed through independent and company-owned channels. Honda is currently the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles, a sector characterized by high demand in emerging markets for commuter and utility models.

What is the Dividend Yield of HMC?

As of May 2026, HMC's dividend yield is 4.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.31 USD by the current share price of 25.21.

Does HMC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, HMC paid a dividend of 1.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-30 and the payout was 0.62816 USD.

How often does HMC pay dividends?

HMC pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, HMC has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-30.

HMC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HMC for the next payments are between 0.784 (+24.8%) and 0.859 (+36.7%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.52%.

Will HMC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.62816 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Honda Motor (HMC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HMC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of HMC?

HMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.6% per year. Strong growth: HMC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HMC?

HMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.20%. If you bought HMC's shares at 25.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.20% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HMC?

HMC Payout Consistency is 89.9%. 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: Honda Motor has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HMC have a good Dividend Yield?

HMC's 4.80% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HMC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HMC is 2.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of HMC?

HMC's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HMC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in HMC's Outstanding Shares?

Honda Motor's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 8.22% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -88.7%). 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 HMC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 10, 2002 with a ratio of 4:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 4 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
1985 1,933,691,000 0%
1986 1,941,084,800 +0.38%
1987 1,895,988,000 -2.32%
1988 1,895,988,000 0%
1989 1,895,988,000 0%
1990 1,972,800,000 +4.05%
1991 1,908,889,000 -3.24%
1992 1,892,307,700 -0.87%
1993 2,020,000,000 +6.75%
1994 1,930,370,300 -4.44%
1995 1,944,865,000 +0.75%
1996 1,942,181,700 -0.14%
1997 1,941,747,700 -0.02%
1998 1,943,065,700 +0.07%
1999 1,949,606,300 +0.34%
2000 1,948,828,300 -0.04%
2001 1,948,828,300 0%
2002 1,948,828,300 0%
2003 1,948,828,300 0%
2004 1,856,828,300 -4.72%
2005 1,834,828,300 -1.18%
2006 1,823,681,000 -0.61%
2007 1,815,588,700 -0.44%
2008 1,814,557,300 -0.06%
2009 1,814,605,300 0%
2010 1,802,300,700 -0.68%
2011 1,802,300,700 0%
2012 1,802,298,700 -0%
2013 1,802,294,000 -0%
2014 1,802,223,300 -0%
2015 1,802,162,300 -0%
2016 1,802,282,000 +0.01%
2017 1,790,411,300 -0.66%
2018 1,759,627,700 -1.72%
2019 1,754,227,900 -0.31%
2020 1,726,645,600 -1.57%
2021 1,716,434,000 -0.59%
2022 1,693,348,700 -1.34%
2023 1,622,521,000 -4.18%
2024 1,553,521,600 -4.25%
2025 1,304,019,300 -16.06%
2026 1,337,894,000 +2.6%

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: 2026-05-12 02:38 UTC