HUM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

HUM has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 3.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.39%
Payout Ratio 16.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.04%
Consistency Lifetime 54.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.98%
Payout FCF 27.7%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 47.11%

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: -26.3%
Total Return 5y: -46.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Providers & Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 94,598 M 3.73% 4.29%
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.48%
FME 13,221 M 2.82% 2.89%
UNH 250,600 M 2.48% 2.92%
FRE 31,948 M 2.32% 3.19%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MCK 118,218 M 14.5% 92.9%
CHE 6,524 M 12.0% 96.1%
UNH 250,600 M 11.7% 96.8%
LH 23,035 M 15.8% 16.0%
ELV 76,331 M 10.9% 100%

HUM 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
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.34%
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.35%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.37%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.33%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.35%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.28%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.24%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.25%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.2%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.18%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.885 0% 0.2%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.885 12.4% 0.18%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.7875 0% 0.15%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.7875 0% 0.16%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.7875 0% 0.17%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.7875 12.5% 0.18%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.15%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.18%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.16%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.7 12% 0.16%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-24 Quarterly 0.625 13.6% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.5 25% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.4 37.9% N/A
2017-01-10 2017-01-12 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2016-10-11 2016-10-13 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-12-28 2015-12-30 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A

HUM Dividend FAQ

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) operates two primary segments-Insurance and CenterWell-offering a broad suite of medical, specialty, and supplemental health plans to individuals and employer groups across the United States. The firm administers Medicare-Advantage and Medicaid contracts, including the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LINET) prescription-drug program, and provides ancillary services such as pharmacy-benefit management, senior-focused primary-care centers, home health, hospice, and TRICARE military health services.

What is the Dividend Yield of HUM?

As of February 2026, HUM`s dividend yield is 1.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.54 USD by the current share price of 193.94.

Does HUM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HUM paid a dividend of 3.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 0.885 USD.

How often does HUM pay dividends?

HUM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HUM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

HUM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HUM for the next 4 payments are between 0.43 (-51.4%) and 0.909 (+2.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HUM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.885 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Humana (HUM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HUM?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of HUM?

HUM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.04% per year.
Strong growth: HUM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HUM?

HUM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.98%. If you bought HUM's shares at 361.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HUM?

HUM Payout Consistency is 54.9%. 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.
Very unstable: Humana has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HUM have a good Dividend Yield?

HUM`s 1.39% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HUM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HUM is 16.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of HUM?

HUM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HUM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HUM's Outstanding Shares?

Humana's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.69% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has HUM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 1, 1991 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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
1989 101,200,000
1990 158,571,400 +56.69%
1991 159,259,300 +0.43%
1992 160,000,000 +0.47%
1993 173,588,500 +8.49%
1994 160,790,000 -7.37%
1995 171,747,800 +6.81%
1996 173,702,300 +1.14%
1997 166,299,900 -4.26%
1998 171,425,500 +3.08%
1999 168,206,100 -1.88%
2000 166,180,500 -1.2%
2001 168,118,300 +1.17%
2002 184,045,700 +9.47%
2003 165,474,300 -10.09%
2004 162,618,700 -1.73%
2005 163,475,000 +0.53%
2006 168,668,200 +3.18%
2007 170,258,400 +0.94%
2008 167,702,900 -1.5%
2009 169,710,000 +1.2%
2010 169,300,000 -0.24%
2011 165,632,000 -2.17%
2012 160,682,000 -2.99%
2013 155,933,000 -2.96%
2014 153,572,000 -1.51%
2015 150,606,000 -1.93%
2016 149,536,000 -0.71%
2017 142,474,000 -4.72%
2018 137,529,000 -3.47%
2019 133,342,000 -3.04%
2020 132,094,000 -0.94%
2021 128,612,000 -2.64%
2022 125,644,000 -2.31%
2023 122,461,000 -2.53%
2024 120,764,000 -1.39%
2025 120,778,000 +0.01%

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: 2026-02-09 02:15