HQL Dividend History & Analysis | 12.9% Yield

HQL has a dividend yield of 12.9% and paid 1.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 12.93%
Payout Ratio 65.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.87%
Consistency Lifetime 85.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.15%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 30
Dividend Rating 68.72%

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: 34.7%
Total Return 5y: 31.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

HQL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2026-01-12 Quarterly 0.5 19% 3.03%
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.42 -2.3% 3.05%
2025-05-22 2025-05-22 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.43 -8.5% 3.55%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.47 -6% 3.38%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.5 2% 3.62%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% 3.22%
2024-05-22 2024-05-23 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.48 23.1% 3.52%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.39 30% 2.83%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2024-01-10 Quarterly 0.3 -6.3% 2.53%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.32 0% 2.45%
2023-05-24 2023-05-25 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.32 -3% 2.36%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.33 6.5% 2.38%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 2.1%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.31 -11.4% 2.02%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.35 -10.3% 2.45%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.39 -7.1% 2.47%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.42 -2.3% 2.1%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.43 4.9% 1.89%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.41 -4.7% 2.07%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.43 2050% 1.97%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-06 Other 0.02 -95% N/A
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.4 -2.4% N/A
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.41 20.6% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.34 -12.8% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.39 18.2% N/A
2019-11-26 2019-11-27 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.33 -10.8% N/A
2019-08-27 2019-08-28 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.37 12.1% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.33 -21.4% N/A
2018-11-27 2018-11-28 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.42 5% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.4 -7% N/A
2017-11-27 2017-11-28 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.42 2.4% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.41 13.9% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.36 -10% N/A
2016-11-23 2016-11-28 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.4 -51.2% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-08-12 Quarterly 0.82 121.6% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 -22.9% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 -32.4% N/A
2015-12-28 2015-12-30 2016-01-08 Other 0.71 51.1% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.47 -19% N/A
2015-08-26 2015-08-28 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.58 7.4% N/A
2015-05-22 2015-05-27 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.54 8% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 6.4% N/A
2014-11-24 2014-11-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% N/A
2014-05-23 2014-05-28 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A

HQL Dividend FAQ

Abrdn Life Sciences Investors (NYSE:HQL) is a closed-ended equity mutual fund that targets global public equities within the life-sciences ecosystem, ranging from biotech and pharma to medical devices and health-IT. The fund’s mandate emphasizes small-cap growth stocks, applying bottom-up fundamental analysis that weighs market positioning, management depth, technology moat, and capital-raising capability.

What is the Dividend Yield of HQL?

As of February 2026, HQL`s dividend yield is 12.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.82 USD by the current share price of 16.90.

Does HQL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HQL paid a dividend of 1.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does HQL pay dividends?

HQL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HQL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

HQL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HQL for the next 4 payments are between 0.323 (-35.4%) and 0.468 (-6.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HQL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Tekla Life Sciences (HQL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HQL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Tekla Life Sciences (HQL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HQL?

HQL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.87% per year.
Weak growth: HQL's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HQL?

HQL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.2%. If you bought HQL's shares at 12.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HQL?

HQL Payout Consistency is 85.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Tekla Life Sciences has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HQL have a good Dividend Yield?

HQL`s 12.93% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HQL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HQL is 65.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of HQL?

HQL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HQL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HQL's Outstanding Shares?

Tekla Life Sciences's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has HQL 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
1996 6,700
1997 7,000 +4.48%
1998 7,300 +4.29%
2001 9,300
2002 10,400 +11.83%
2003 11,400 +9.62%
2004 12,100 +6.14%
2005 12,600 +4.13%
2006 19,200 +52.38%
2007 20,100 +4.69%
2008 21,100 +4.98%
2009 22,000 +4.27%
2010 21,800 -0.91%
2011 14,600 -33.03%
2012 14,400 -1.37%
2013 15,000 +4.17%
2014 19,000 +26.67%
2015 19,700 +3.68%
2016 20,700 +5.08%
2017 22,006,400 +106211.11%
2018 22,755,700 +3.4%
2019 23,604,100 +3.73%
2020 23,749,700 +0.62%
2021 24,668,400 +3.87%
2022 26,200 -99.89%
2023 27,350,500 +104291.22%
2024 28,772,300 +5.2%
2025 29,598,700 +2.87%

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: 2026-02-06 03:12