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HSBC Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

HSBC has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 3.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.71%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.30
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 40.49%
Overall Dividend Rating 73.01%
Yield on Cost 5y 20.18%
Payout Ratio 104.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 8.72%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 59.2% (S&P 500: 21.2%)
Total Return 5y: 328.5% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIB 14,059 M 15.3% 59.7%
BBVA 116,111 M 4.13% 37.6%
INGA 74,257 M 5.62% 28.1%
ING 72,600 M 5.50% 27.3%
NWG 58,212 M 4.17% 27.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 5,849 M 132% 51.6%
BMA 5,545 M 122% 58.3%
IBN 110,195 M 61.7% 83.5%
SUPV 1,017 M 45.4% 59.5%
BBVA 116,111 M 44.3% 84.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare HSBC Dividends with its Peer-Group

CIB
Grupo Cibest S.A.
 15.33% Yield
BCH
Banco De Chile
 6.03% Yield
BBVA
Banco Bilbao
 4.13% Yield
ITUB
Itau Unibanco
 5.63% Yield
HBC1
HSBC Holdings
 5.38% Yield
BMO
Bank of Montreal
 3.69% Yield

HSBC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.77%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.5 -72.2% 0.88%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-25 Quarterly 1.8 260% 3.11%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.1%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.17%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.5 -67.7% 1.15%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-25 Quarterly 1.55 210% 4.1%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.34%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.24%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-23 Other 0.5 -56.5% 1.35%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-04-27 Other 1.15 155.6% 3.12%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-29 Other 0.45 -50% 1.38%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-28 Other 0.9 157.1% 2.87%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-30 Other 0.35 -53.3% 1.29%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-29 Other 0.75 51.5% 2.53%
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.495 -1% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-04-08 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2018-10-11 2018-10-12 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-04-06 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-20 Semiannual 0.5 0% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-04-06 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2016-10-19 2016-10-21 2016-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-07-06 Quarterly 0.5 -52.4% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-04-20 Quarterly 1.05 110% N/A
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-12-03 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-05-20 2015-05-22 2015-07-08 Quarterly 0.5 -50% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-04-30 Quarterly 1 100% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-08-20 2014-08-22 2014-10-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-07-10 Quarterly 0.5 -47.4% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.95 90% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-12-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-10-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-05-22 2013-05-24 2013-07-11 Other 0.5 -44.4% N/A
2013-03-20 2013-03-22 2013-05-08 Quarterly 0.9 100% N/A
2012-10-24 2012-10-26 2012-12-12 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2012-08-15 2012-08-17 2012-10-04 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2012-05-16 2012-05-18 2012-07-05 Quarterly 0.45 -35.7% N/A
2012-03-14 2012-03-16 2012-05-02 Other 0.7 55.6% N/A
2011-11-22 2011-11-25 2012-01-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2011-08-17 2011-08-19 2011-10-06 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2011-05-18 2011-05-20 2011-07-06 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A

HSBC Dividend FAQ

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) is a globally diversified bank that delivers banking and financial services through three core segments: Wealth & Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of HSBC?

As of November 2025, HSBC`s dividend yield is 4.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.30 USD by the current share price of 70.07.

Does HSBC pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, HSBC paid a dividend of 3.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does HSBC pay dividends?

HSBC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HSBC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will HSBC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for HSBC Holdings (HSBC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HSBC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of HSBC?

HSBC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 40.5% per year.
Strong growth: HSBC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HSBC?

HSBC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 20.2%. If you bought HSBC's shares at 16.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 20.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HSBC?

HSBC Payout Consistency is 88.9%. 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: HSBC Holdings has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HSBC have a good Dividend Yield?

HSBC`s 4.71% 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 HSBC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HSBC is 104.8%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of HSBC?

HSBC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.01%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HSBC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HSBC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

HSBC Holdings`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -5.24% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has HSBC Holdings ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-07-16 with a factor of 6:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 6.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 3,730,800,000
2000 3,730,800,000
2001 3,730,800,000
2002 3,730,800,000
2003 3,730,800,000
2004 3,730,800,000
2005 3,730,800,000
2006 2,558,532,900 -31.42%
2007 3,730,800,000 +45.82%
2008 3,730,800,000
2009 3,730,800,000
2010 4,322,666,600 +15.86%
2011 3,933,333,400 -9.01%
2012 3,863,750,000 -1.77%
2013 3,885,714,200 +0.57%
2014 3,843,574,800 -1.08%
2015 3,785,714,200 -1.51%
2016 4,036,363,600 +6.62%
2017 4,014,400,000 -0.54%
2018 3,996,600,000 -0.44%
2019 4,029,800,000 +0.83%
2020 4,032,800,000 +0.07%
2021 4,042,400,000 +0.24%
2022 3,977,200,000 -1.61%
2023 3,852,545,600 -3.13%
2024 3,589,390,200 -6.83%
2025 3,459,400,000 -3.62%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:38