HLE Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

HLE has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 0.95 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.10%
Payout Ratio 75.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.26%
Consistency Lifetime 68.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.83%
Payout FCF 43.5%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 21.32%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Automotive Parts & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SFQ 910 M 5.24% 8.44%
ML 26,474 M 4.11% 5.59%
ALV 9,711 M 2.85% 3.76%
JST 1,102 M 2.82% 3.66%
PHIN 2,769 M 2.14% 3.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PHIN 2,769 M 47.0% 100%
SFQ 910 M 34.4% 51.3%
JST 1,102 M 14.6% 77.8%
ALV 9,711 M 13.5% 94.8%
FR 3,593 M 8.78% 82.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Automotive Parts & Equipment

ALV
Autoliv
2.85% Yield
LCII
LCI Industries
4.59% Yield

HLE Dividend History: Last 10 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-19 2025-05-21 Final 0.95 33.8% 1.12%
2024-04-29 2024-05-02 Final 0.71 -75.3% 0.86%
2023-05-02 2023-05-04 Final 2.88 487.8% 3.79%
2022-10-03 2022-10-05 Final 0.49 -49% 0.72%
2021-10-01 2021-10-05 Final 0.96 -71.3% 1.61%
2019-09-30 2019-10-02 Final 3.35 219% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-03 Final 1.05 14.1% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-03 Final 0.92 19.5% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-09-30 Final 0.77 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-28 Final 0.77 0% N/A

HLE Dividend FAQ

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (XETRA:HLE) designs, manufactures and sells automotive lighting systems and electronic components worldwide, organized into three operating segments: Lighting (headlamps, interior and exterior lighting, illuminated logos, and “phygital” front shields), Electronics (automated-driving sensors, actuators, energy-management modules, and body-electronics such as access systems), and Lifecycle Solutions (vehicle diagnostics, emissions and battery testing, calibration services, data-based services, plus wear parts and accessories for dealers and independent workshops). The Lifecycle segment also serves non-passenger-vehicle markets-including construction, agricultural, bus, truck, motor-home and marine applications.

What is the Dividend Yield of HLE?

As of February 2026, HLE`s dividend yield is 1.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.95 EUR by the current share price of 84.30.

Does HLE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HLE paid a dividend of 0.95 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-19 and the payout was 0.95 EUR.

How often does HLE pay dividends?

HLE pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, HLE has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-19.

HLE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HLE for the next 4 payments are between 2.791 (+193.8%) and 2.859 (+200.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will HLE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.95 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hella KGaA Hueck (HLE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HLE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hella KGaA Hueck (HLE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HLE?

HLE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.26% per year.
Negative growth: HLE's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of HLE?

HLE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.83%. If you bought HLE's shares at 51.79 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.95 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HLE?

HLE Payout Consistency is 68.5%. 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.
Unstable: Hella KGaA Hueck has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HLE have a good Dividend Yield?

HLE`s 1.10% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HLE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HLE is 75.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of HLE?

HLE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 21.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HLE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HLE's Outstanding Shares?

Hella KGaA Hueck's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has HLE 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
2011 80,555,600
2012 99,949,800 +24.08%
2013 99,949,800
2014 102,850,600 +2.9%
2015 110,387,300 +7.33%
2016 110,804,900 +0.38%
2017 110,899,000 +0.08%
2018 111,153,700 +0.23%
2019 111,573,700 +0.38%
2020 111,095,700 -0.43%
2021 110,440,500 -0.59%
2022 111,111,100 +0.61%
2023 111,111,100
2024 111,558,000 +0.4%
2025 111,424,200 -0.12%

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: 2026-02-05 02:38