HRB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

HRB has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 1.59 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.18%
Payout Ratio 35.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.41%
Consistency Lifetime 94.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.86%
Payout FCF 39.1%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 76.61%

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: -35.5%
Total Return 5y: 104%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized Consumer Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SCI 11,275 M 1.65% 2.68%
CSV 676 M 1.33% 1.34%
OSW 2,018 M 0.88% 1.72%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OSW 2,018 M 113% 42.1%
SCI 11,275 M 10.3% 83.2%
ADT 6,561 M 12.0% 82.9%
CSV 676 M 2.17% 97.8%

HRB 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
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 2026-01-06 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.99%
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-10-06 Quarterly 0.42 12% 0.83%
2025-06-04 2025-06-04 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.64%
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.71%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2025-01-06 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.64%
2024-09-05 2024-09-05 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.375 17.2% 0.59%
2024-06-05 2024-06-05 2024-07-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.63%
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-04-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.65%
2023-12-04 2023-12-05 2024-01-04 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.7%
2023-09-06 2023-09-07 2023-10-04 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% 0.82%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.95%
2023-03-06 2023-03-07 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.81%
2022-12-05 2022-12-06 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.7%
2022-09-07 2022-09-08 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% 0.66%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.76%
2022-03-07 2022-03-08 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 1.07%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.27 0% 1.15%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 1.04%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% 1.11%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% 1.23%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-09-10 2020-09-11 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-06-20 2019-06-21 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-09-11 2018-09-12 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2018-03-12 2018-03-13 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-09-12 2017-09-13 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2017-03-10 2017-03-14 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-09-12 2016-09-14 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-12-03 2015-12-07 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-12-04 2014-12-08 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

HRB Dividend FAQ

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) delivers assisted and do-it-yourself tax-return preparation services across the United States, Canada and Australia, supplemented by ancillary products such as Refund Transfers, audit-protection “Peace of Mind” plans, the Emerald prepaid Mastercard and advance-loan offerings, as well as Tax Identity Shield and Instant Refund services. The firm also provides small-business financial solutions-including payment processing, payroll, and bookkeeping-through a mix of company-run and franchised retail offices, plus online, mobile, virtual and desktop platforms. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

What is the Dividend Yield of HRB?

As of February 2026, HRB`s dividend yield is 3.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.59 USD by the current share price of 32.88.

Does HRB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HRB paid a dividend of 1.59 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-04 and the payout was 0.42 USD.

How often does HRB pay dividends?

HRB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HRB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-04.

HRB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HRB for the next 4 payments are between 0.21 (-50.0%) and 0.252 (-40.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HRB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.42 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for H&R Block (HRB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HRB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for H&R Block (HRB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HRB?

HRB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.4% per year.
Strong growth: HRB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HRB?

HRB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.86%. If you bought HRB's shares at 16.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.59 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.86% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HRB?

HRB Payout Consistency is 94.1%. 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.
Very consistent: H&R Block has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HRB have a good Dividend Yield?

HRB`s 3.18% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HRB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HRB is 35.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HRB?

HRB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HRB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HRB's Outstanding Shares?

H&R Block's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.71% 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 HRB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 23, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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 398,992,000
1986 410,480,000 +2.88%
1987 410,864,000 +0.09%
1988 416,256,000 +1.31%
1989 390,000,000 -6.31%
1990 433,333,300 +11.11%
1991 408,000,000 -5.85%
1992 430,000,000 +5.39%
1993 420,000,000 -2.33%
1994 422,632,000 +0.63%
1995 413,444,000 -2.17%
1996 416,164,000 +0.66%
1997 420,200,000 +0.97%
1998 389,924,000 -7.21%
1999 405,714,300 +4.05%
2000 376,333,300 -7.24%
2001 376,362,000 +0.01%
2002 362,501,400 -3.68%
2003 361,783,100 -0.2%
2004 334,875,000 -7.44%
2005 327,289,000 -2.27%
2006 326,048,000 -0.38%
2007 327,202,000 +0.35%
2008 338,687,000 +3.51%
2009 334,297,000 -1.3%
2010 305,144,000 -8.72%
2011 292,963,000 -3.99%
2012 271,542,000 -7.31%
2013 274,110,000 +0.95%
2014 284,215,400 +3.69%
2015 231,904,000 -18.41%
2016 207,862,000 -10.37%
2017 209,080,000 +0.59%
2018 205,532,000 -1.7%
2019 194,077,000 -5.57%
2020 184,354,000 -5.01%
2021 173,378,000 -5.95%
2022 154,119,000 -11.11%
2023 142,374,000 -7.62%
2024 135,563,000 -4.78%
2025 126,566,000 -6.64%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17