HYG Dividend History & Analysis | 6.3% Yield

As of June 2026, HYG's dividend yield is 6.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.72 USD by the current share price of 79.43.

As of June 2026, HYG paid a dividend of 4.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 and the payout was 0.40897 USD.

HYG pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, HYG has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-01.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HYG for the next payments are between 0.41 (+0.3%) and 0.426 (+4.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.30%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.40897 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG) is currently unknown.

The next Ex-Dividend date for High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

HYG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.14% per year. Strong growth: HYG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

HYG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.12%. If you bought HYG's shares at 66.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.12% of your original purchase price.

HYG Payout Consistency is 93.0%. 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: High Yield Corporate Bond has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

HYG's 6.34% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HYG is unknown.

HYG's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.