HES Hess dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Hess's most recent dividend of $0.5 per share was on Dec 16, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1.88 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.46%.
Key dates
- HES last dividend date: Dec 16, 2024
HES dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Dividend yield
Hess's dividend yield of 1.46% is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 4.49%, Hess's dividend yield is 67% lower. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 1.4% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Hess has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of HES show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 12% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 22%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.38% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.41% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.438 | 1.22% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.438 | 1.16% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.438 | 1.21% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.438 | 1.05% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.438 | 1.21% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $0.438 | 1.21% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.375 | 1.13% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | $0.375 | 1.13% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.375 | 1.04% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $0.375 | 1.19% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.31% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.45% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.13% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.45% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.25 | 1.86% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.25 | 2.28% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.25 | 2.02% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.25 | 2.86% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.6% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.58% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.75% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.72% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.96% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.51% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.67% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.25 | 2.04% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.25 | 2.3% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | $0.25 | 2.37% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.25 | 2.21% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.25 | 2.09% |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.25 | 1.6% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | $0.25 | 2.14% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.25 | 1.73% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.25 | 1.99% |
| Dec 15, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.93% |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.83% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.48% |
| Mar 17, 2015 | $0.25 | 1.46% |
Hess dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Hess's payout ratio of 21.8% is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 56.9%, Hess's payout ratio is 62% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HES dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP BP plc | 6.41% | $1.83 | 179.6% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 4.56% | $6.52 | 71.3% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 3.63% | $3.84 | 47.8% |
| COP Conocophillips | 2.88% | $2.74 | 32.5% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp | 1.87% | $0.88 | 21.5% |
| HES Hess Corp | 1.46% | $1.88 | 21.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Hess pay a dividend?
Yes, Hess has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was HES's last dividend?
Hess's last regular dividend was on Dec 16, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Hess pay (per share)?
On an annual basis HES pays $1.88 per share.
What is Hess's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Hess is 1.46%.
How often does Hess pay dividends?
Hess pays four dividends per year.
What is Hess's dividend payout ratio?
Hess's dividend payout ratio is 21.8%.
Does Hess pay a good dividend?
Hess's dividend yield is below the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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